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For more, log on to: www.mycameronnews.com Cameron, Missouri Search continues for Clinton County missing Cameron coach hits 1,000th case of COVID-19, deaths near 50 By Jimmy Potts a spike in cases due to Editor Thanksgiving gatherings, [email protected] Shock said the anticipated vaccine may bring a reprieve Clinton County to Clinton County, which he surpassed its 1,000th said has the most deaths per confirmed case of capita than any other county COVID-19, but with in Missouri. vaccine distribution just “Right now, it doesn’t around the corner Blair seem as big of a spike as was Shock - Clinton County associated with Halloween. Health Department Ask me again in a week, administrator - believes the and I might have a little bit pandemic may soon come better idea whether we will to an end. Although expecting See COVID on page 3

Photo by Jimmy Potts Search organizer Travis Eldridge reviews a map with landowner Brenda Northon Sunday afternoon. Dozens canvass rural Clinton County for lead on missing father family. By Jimmy Potts Photo by Jimmy Potts “Law enforcement needs Editor Shown here is the new Cameron VA clinic. [email protected] some assistance. They’re Dozens of concerned limited on their manpower citizens from throughout and I’ve known Jason for a New VA clinic northwest Missouri joined while,” Eldridge said. “I had together Sunday as part of an incident go on with our a second search for missing case up there (in Maysville) opens doors Cameron resident Jason and I had a lot of support. Huff. People want to find out what As part of a search happened to Jason.” to area vets spearheaded by Travis As previously reported by the Citizen-Observer, last By Jimmy Potts includes rooms dedicated Eldridge, the stepfather of to telehealth, specialty care slain Cameron mother of month the Cameron Police Editor Department requested any [email protected] and laboratory services,” two Leah Dawson, dozens KCVA Medical Center searched an area in rural information that can lead to locating Huff, a Cameron Photo courtesy of the Cameron Police Department Area veterans will have Director, David Isaacks Clinton County in the hopes Shown here is a photo of missing Cameron man a new option for treatment said. “This new VA clinic of bringing closure to Huff’s See SEARCH on page 2 Jason Huff. Huff was last scene Nov. 11. starting Monday with the will improve access to care, opening of the new VA clinic reduce the need to travel to in Cameron. the main KCVA hospital, and According to a press improve the overall Veteran Filing for Cameron City Council, release by the Kansas City experience and healthcare Veterans Affairs Medical outcomes.” Clinic, the 7,500 square-foot The project was awarded school board elections begin Tuesday Cameron VA clinic, located in September 2019, and with By Jimmy Potts can begin filing for two city council former Cameron City Councilman at 311 Little Brick Road, will the efforts of BNB Design Editor seats currently occupied by Darlene Ronnie Jack. support more than 1,000 area and Highland Development. [email protected] Breckenridge and Becky Curtis. Breckenridge, who previously veterans and was designed Officials with KCVA said Curtis will run for office for served as mayor until her ouster last Two seats on the Cameron City and built to improve all the 14-month construction the first time since joining the spring in favor of current Mayor Council will be up for grabs this aspects of the healthcare project was completed on city council in April of 2018 after Dennis Clark, finished second to spring. experience. time and within budget. receiving the most votes in a three- Starting this Tuesday, candidates “We created a robust way race against Breckenridge and See RACE on page 3 healthcare facility that See CLINIC on page 3 CONSIGNMENT AUCTION ACCEPTING CONSIGNMENTS SAT., DEC. 19th • 9:00 a.m. NOW! Location: 23966 St. Hwy. 6 • Gallatin, MO Call Shay Esbeck 660-605-0839 • Justin Harlow 660-605-2346 • Barney Esbeck 660-605-0841 2 - Citizen-Observer Police Thursday, December 10, 2020 DeKalb County Sheriff’s Report Cameron Fire Department ~ Calls for Service 11/29/2020 – 12/05/2020 The following report is calls for service answered by the Cameron Fire Department from November 30 - December 6, 2020. Sunday, 29th 12:15 pm: Dekalb County Deputy took a Winchester Road report of property damage on Walnut St. in 11-30-2020 9:54 am: Dekalb County Deputy responded 2:09 p.m. Fire-CO/Odor Complaint S. to a commercial alarm on State Rt. N near Cameron 12-04-2020 Orange Street 12:27 p.m. Fire-Natural Cover-Grass Stewartsville 2:06 pm: Dekalb County Deputy took 6800 NW Stone Creek Lane 10:33 am: Osborn Fire Dept. dispatched to a report of lost or stolen property at Pony 12-01-2020 a structure fire on Platte Rd near Osborn Express Conservation Lake 6:12 p.m. Fire-CO/Odor Complaint 3189 12-06-2020 11:57 am: Dekalb County Deputy 3:43 pm: Dekalb – Clinton Ambulance E 7th 7:35 p.m. Fire-Vehicle Fire 7251 SE responded to a verbal dispute on Grindstone dispatched to a medical on Water St. in 12-02-2020 Frank Ross Rd. Rd. near Cameron Maysville 12:10 p.m. Fire-Natural Cover-Grass 5:17 pm: Dekalb County Deputy responded 4:18 pm: Notified Missouri State Highway to a report of child abuse on Water St. in Patrol of debris in the roadway on Hwy 36 Cameron Police Department - Arrest Report Maysville 11:58 pm: Dekalb – Clinton Ambulance 5:57 pm: Dekalb – Clinton Ambulance dispatched to a medical lift assist on Rogers November 30 - December 6, 2020 Rd. near Clarksdale & Stewartsville Fire Dept. dispatched to a Davis, Laura Lynn Maxine, 17, weapon - Subs #5 - while intoxicated - medical call on Rogers Rd. Thursday, 3rd Stewartsville; 12/2/2020 12:01:00 a.m.; loaded weapon; Released to authorities 6:17 pm: Dekalb County Deputy took a 10:55 am: Dekalb County Deputy 12/2/2020 2:01:00 a.m.; TVB (O) DWI / Daviess DeKalb Regional Jail. report of trespassing on State Rt. O responded to a report of an abandoned vehicle Drugs; Summons to court. McCann, Ashley Alesia, 29; 12/4/2020 Monday, 30th on 3rd St. in Amity Wade, Jessen Randall, 31; 12/4/2020 3:17:00 p.m.; 12/4/2020 6:29:00 a.m.; 12:04 am: Dekalb – Clinton Ambulance 5:25 pm: Dekalb – Clinton Ambulance 2:20:00 p.m.; 12/4/2020 6:29:00 p.m.; Drugs (F) Possess controlled substance & Central Dekalb Fire Dept. dispatched to a assisted another agency on Cedar St. in Drugs (F) Possess controlled substance (Amphetamines) except 35 grams or less of medical on Hwy 6 near Amity Cameron (Amphetamines) except 35 grams or less of Marijuana or synthetic; Drugs (M) Unlawful 5:58 am: Dekalb – Clinton Ambulance 5:29 pm: Dekalb – Clinton Ambulance Marijuana or synthetic; Drugs (M) Unlawful possession drug paraphernalia; Released to transported 1 from Sunset Nursing Home to assisted another agency on Little Brick St. in possession drug paraphernalia; Family (F) authorities Daviess DeKalb Regional Jail. CRMC in Cameron Cameron Endangering welfare of a child involving Wade, Jessen Randall, 31; 12/5/2020 8:44 am: Dekalb County Deputy assisted 6:55 pm: Dekalb County Deputy responded drugs 1st degree 1st offense; Steal (F) 10:13:00 p.m.; 11/5/2020 11:15:00 p.m.; a stranded motorist on Hwy 6 near the oak to a report of an animal running at large in Firearm - explosive weapon - ammonium Admin - Warrant arrest - DeKalb County; junction Fairport nitrate; Weapons (F) Unlawful use of a Posted bond. 10:59 am: Dekalb – Clinton Ambulance 10:13 pm: Dekalb – Clinton ambulance transported 1 from CRMC to Sunset Nursing conducted a medical lift assist on Rogers Rd. Cameron Police Department ~ Calls for service Home 11:31 pm: Dekalb – Clinton Ambulance & 12:03 pm: Dekalb – Clinton Ambulance Clarksdale Fire Dept. dispatched to a medical The following report is calls for service, listed by type of call and the number of calls per dispatched to a medical on Ausman Dr. in on State Rt. O category, answered by the Cameron Police Department from November 30 - December 6, Maysville Friday, 4th 4:17 pm: Notified Missouri State Highway 7:02 am: Notified Missouri State Highway 10-46 ...... 5 Follow-Up ...... 8 Patrol of a careless & imprudent driver on patrol of a car vs. deer non-injury accident on 911 Hangup ...... 8 Fraud ...... 1 Hwy 36 Hwy EE Alarms...... 8 Harassment ...... 1 7:14 pm: Dekalb – Clinton Ambulance 3:25 pm: Dekalb County Deputies assisted Area Check ...... 7 Information ...... 7 & Stewartsville Fire dispatched to a vehicle another agency at Rockwood creek Assault...... 2 Lost Property ...... 4 accident on State Rt. N & also advised MSHP 6:14 pm: Dekalb County Deputy took a Assist Outside Agency ...... 10 Other Agency Call...... 1 10:21 pm: Dekalb County Deputy assisted report of theft on Frank Ross Rd. Building Check ...... 3 Paper Service...... 5 another agency on Hwy 169 near King City 11:13 pm: Dekalb – Clinton Ambulance C & I Driver ...... 6 Parking Complaint ...... 4 Tuesday, Dec 1st & Central Dekalb Fire Dept. dispatched to a Car Stop ...... 24 Pedestrian Check ...... 1 12:33 pm: Dekalb County Deputy medical lift assist on Heimbaugh Rd. Check Welfare ...... 6 Recovered Property...... 1 responded to an abandoned vehicle report on Saturday, 5th Citizen Assist ...... 18 Special Assignment ...... 11 State Rt. EE 6:37 am: Dekalb County Deputy responded Civil ...... 5 Stealing...... 10 2:24 pm: Dekalb – Clinton Ambulance & to a report of debris in the roadway on Hwy Controlled Burn...... 4 Suspicious Activity ...... 14 Court ...... 2 Test Equipment...... 1 ______from front page Stewartsville Fire Dept. dispatched to a vehicle 8:09 am: Dekalb – Clinton Ambulance COVID Disturbance ...... 17 Traffic...... 2 accident on Hwy Y near Stewartsville dispatched for a medical on Water St. in see a huge jump because of Thanksgiving or not,” Shock Domestic Disturbance...... 3 Trespassing ...... 1 4:27 pm: Dekalb – Clinton Ambulance & Maysville said. “We have the highest death rate in the state of Missouri Escort ...... 6 Vehicle Check ...... 14 Dekalb County Deputy responded to a medical 4:31 pm: Dekalb County Deputy responded per capita. It’s been that way for a while. We have 48 deaths Extra Patrol...... 2 Grand Total...... 222 on Ausman Dr. in Maysville to a hit & run Vehicle accident on Hwy 36 and 41 are associated with long-term care facilities. We’ve 5:35 pm: Dekalb County Deputy responded 5:12 pm: Central Dekalb Fire Dept. & unfortunately held that title for several weeks now.” to a report of threats on Highland St. in Dekalb Clinton Ambulance dispatched to a While CCHD saw an increase in cases and deaths it is Maysville brush fire on State Rt. E ______from front pagenot the only area health department to experience an uptick. 7:32 pm: Osborn Fire Dept. dispatched to 5:28 pm: Dekalb County Deputy responded SEARCH As of Wednesday, DeKalb County saw an increase of a brush fire at Pony Express Lake on Hwy RA to a disturbance on Heimbaugh Rd. youth soccer coach. Huff, multiple UTVs and drones enforcement. It’s great to 214 cases in less than a month and doubled COVID-19 near Osborn 6:47 pm: Dekalb County Deputy responded 47, was last seen Wednesday, did not give any indication of see our community come deaths with 16. Daviess County reported 380 cases and to a report of a suspicious vehicle on Ketchum Nov. 11 after leaving his his current whereabouts. together.” eight deaths while Caldwell County reported 442 cases Wednesday, 2nd Cameron residence. The Sunday, volunteers According to a press 12:54 am: Dekalb – Clinton Ambulance Rd. and three deaths. CPD announced they continued searching the area, release by the CPD, Huff’s & Central Dekalb Fire Dept. dispatched to a 9:37 pm: Dekalb County Deputies assisted “In Northwest Missouri, the rural part of the state, located Huff’s vehicle utilizing off-road vehicles to family has not seen or spoken medical on McCartney Rd. another agency at Rockwood Creek things are still in pretty dire straits. I think we have four north of Plattsburg, in rural search the more treacherous with him since this date. 12:05 pm: Dekalb – Clinton Ambulance 11:23 pm: Notified Missouri State Highway [intensive care unit] beds available throughout the region Clinton County, but searches terrain while dozens of Jason may be in the Cameron & Central Dekalb Fire Dept. dispatched to a Patrol of a careless & imprudent driver on as of this morning and about 15 beds total,” Shock said. conducted by area firefighters others split into groups with or St. Joseph area. Jason is medical on North St. in Weatherby Fairview Rd “The Kansas City metro has seen an increase in beds and law enforcement using the intention of covering an 5-9 and approximately 175 available, but from talking with the [emergency medical G. DODD & SON MASONRY area of more than 5 miles pounds. He has a small cross service] providers there is a growing concern folks with before nightfall. tattoo on his left hand near acute medical emergencies - experiencing chest pains, “Serving the Northwest Missouri “This will be our second his thumb. stroke-like symptoms and things like that - are worried Area For Over 50 Years” search. The volunteers have The CPD asks anyone done a great job coming out with information regarding * Brick * Block * Stone and getting things covered,” the location of Huff to contact * Fireplaces - Tuckpointing & Waterproofing Service all Brands Eldridge said. “It’s been them at (816) 632-6521 Residential & Commercial wonderful. The landowners or 816-632-TIPS. Those Fully Insured - Dennis Dodd around here have been looking to join the search SaleS and Service really cooperative in helping can do so by following the 211 N Chestnut St. 816-724-1257 with our searches, along Facebook page Bring Home 816-575-2497 [email protected] Cameron, MO 64429 Cameron, MO with cooperating with law Jason Huff.

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Pine St. Book your Frank Ross Rd. “When we started dealing with that thing, the appointment today at savealifenow.org/group, enter competition wasn’t just to Group Code: AL. All presenting donors will receive a remain in Cameron. That was free limited edition Chiefs t-shirt. their number one choice, but December 21 it wasn’t a necessity. There City Council Meeting, 6:00 p.m., Cameron City Hall, are two other communities 205 N. Main St. to the south that were very, December 22 very much trying to get that Municipal Court, 6:30 p.m. Cameron City Hall, 205 project,” Rumery said. N. Main St. Rumery said the added December 23 group behind the project Cameron R-I School Christmas Break Starts originally sought an December 24 alternative location, but Park Board Meeting, 6:00 p.m., Cameron City Hall, turned it down. 205 N. Main St. “About three years ago, All Month Kent Osborn and I visited The Cameron Public Library will be closed to the with the V.A. clinic and we public from December 7, 2020 until January 11, 2021. Photos by Jimmy Potts were informed they were The Library will continue to serve your reading needs Shown here are the front looking at expanding the by offering: electronic materials; curbside pick-up, Call desk and the hallway clinic and then the V.A. to order books, email for book requests, download the of the new Cameron Hall would take over the Missouri Evergreen Catalog app to put books on hold, VA Clinic, which had a Cameron Police Department ~ Calls for service space they presently have,” renew books and check the status of your request. virtual ribbon cutting Rumery said. “It’s been an Need something printed? Email it to info@ The following report is calls for service, listed by type of call and the number of calls per last Monday. ongoing thing for well over cameronlibrary.org and let us know it is coming. We will category, answered by the Cameron Police Department from November 30 - December 6, two years, almost three … provides the space needed to print it and call you when it is ready to pick up. Take and They have decided on a Make kits available for curbside pickup too! Let us know Follow-Up ...... 8 second location they had enable the best care possible for KCVA’s Veterans. if you would like preschool and/or school kid kit. info@ Fraud ...... 1 wanted and turned it down. cameronlibrary.org, 816-632-2311, 312 N. Chestnut St. Harassment ...... 1 That area is towards the “This new clinic is just Information ...... 7 highway, on the west side by the latest enhancement to Lost Property ...... 4 [Twin Creek Tire Company]. our healthcare system,” Other Agency Call...... 1 They will go in that spot said Isaacks. “All the Paper Service...... 5 and they have awarded that improvements and additions ______from front page we have completed are RACE Parking Complaint ...... 4 contract.” surrounding communities. our healthcare system more Curtis’ 501 votes with 393. designed with one main goal Pedestrian Check ...... 1 According to the. KCVA We are continuously accessible while expanding The Cameron R-1 School Board of Education will also – to better serve Veterans Recovered Property...... 1 press release, this new facility looking for ways to make the services we can offer.” have two positions open with the terms of Pam Ice and Special Assignment ...... 11 in Kansas City and the Ann Goodwin-Clark, the wife of Mayor Dennis Clark, Stealing...... 10 set to expire in April. Ice and Goodwin-Clark joined Suspicious Activity ...... 14 the board last September via appointment following the Test Equipment...... 1 COVID______from front page resignations of Doug Schmitz and Julie Mallen, who Traffic...... 2 both cited work-related reasons for their resignations. see a huge jump because of Thanksgiving or not,” Shock they may contract COVID in the hospital and aren’t calling Trespassing ...... 1 The deadlines for both election filings are January 19. said. “We have the highest death rate in the state of Missouri 911.” Vehicle Check ...... 14 Filing information for the city council seats is available per capita. It’s been that way for a while. We have 48 deaths Although beds are in short supply, Shock said that is Grand Total...... 222 at Cameron City Hall. Filing information for the school and 41 are associated with long-term care facilities. We’ve no reason to avoid seeking immediate medical attention. board seats is available at the Goodrich Building on unfortunately held that title for several weeks now.” He added area facilities have enough personal protection Main Street. While CCHD saw an increase in cases and deaths it is equipment and procedures in place to prevent the spread ______from front pagenot the only area health department to experience an uptick. of COVID-19 among their clients. Despite medical SEARCH As of Wednesday, DeKalb County saw an increase of providers nearly reaching their breaking point, Shock said a 214 cases in less than a month and doubled COVID-19 COVID-19 vaccine provides hope for a return to normalcy deaths with 16. Daviess County reported 380 cases and but citizens will have to weather the final storm in the next eight deaths while Caldwell County reported 442 cases few weeks with holiday gatherings expected to deliver one and three deaths. final spike in cases before distribution can begin. “In Northwest Missouri, the rural part of the state, “In terms of risk, we’re entering – seasonally - by far things are still in pretty dire straits. I think we have four the highest risk portion of the year. It will likely be the [intensive care unit] beds available throughout the region highest portion of this outbreak,” Shock said. “That’s really as of this morning and about 15 beds total,” Shock said. concerning considering the pathway out of this is just around “The Kansas City metro has seen an increase in beds the corner … The timeline is becoming much more solid available, but from talking with the [emergency medical in terms of where we stand as a population, returning to service] providers there is a growing concern folks with our normal lives and ending this period of darkness. We’re acute medical emergencies - experiencing chest pains, getting there, we just have to make it through this winter.” stroke-like symptoms and things like that - are worried Come Check Out Our Essentials Oils

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Extra Session #2 Completed of 2020 – and for many of • See your tax advisor. After a two-week delay Governor Parson hadprotect Missouri us, it will be a relief to turn It’s possible that you could due to some Covid cases Capitol expanded the call of the calendar page on this improve your tax situation among state senators Report this extra session to also challenging year. However, by making some investment- and staff, the Senate include Covid-related we’ve still got a few weeks related moves. For example, reconvened to complete lawsuit reform. However, left, which means you have if you sold some investments the legislature’s second when it became apparent time to make some year-end whose value has increased, extra session. The Senate that that topic might be financial moves that may you could incur capital passed HB 14 by a vote more complicated than work in your favor. gains taxes. To offset these of 23-1 with the same it originally seemed, the Here are a few gains, you could sell other language that the House governor withdrew his suggestions: investments that have lost has previously passed the request and asked the By Kim Spidle • Add to your IRA. For value, assuming these bill by a vote of 133-4. legislature to revisit the the 2020 tax year, you can investments are no longer HB 14 now moves to the topic during the next put in up to $6,000 to your essential to your financial governor’s desk for his regular session. traditional or Roth IRA, or $7,000 if you’re strategy. Your tax advisor can evaluate this signature. With that, the 100th 50 or older. If you haven’t reached this limit, type of move, along with others, to determine HB 14 is a budget bill By J. Eggleston General Assembly has met consider adding some money. You actually those that may be appropriate for your outlining the distribution State Rep., 2nd District for the final time in 2020. have until April 15, 2021, to contribute to situation. of nearly $1.3 billion of We will reconvene as the your IRA for 2020, but the sooner you put the • Review your investment mix. As you your taxpayer money. 101st General Assembly money in, the quicker it can go to work for consider your portfolio, think about the That spending includes money to Missouri with a new crop of freshmen legislators on you. Plus, if you have to pay taxes in April, events of these past 12 months and how you schools and colleges, state emergency January 5th. you’ll be less likely to contribute to your IRA responded to them. When COVID-19 hit early management, and to the Department of Until next time, health, happiness and then. in the year, and the financial markets plunged, Health and Senior Services. prosperity to you and your family. • Make an extra 401(k) payment. If it’s did you find yourself worrying constantly allowed by your employer, put in a little extra about the losses you were taking, even though to your 401(k) or similar retirement plan. And they were just on “paper” at that point? Did if your salary goes up next year, increase your See FINANCIAL on page 7 What others are saying Here are some quotes with Fox News lawyers as he from others that I hope will It Seems to B. threw out a defamation suit either educate … inspire … against Tucker Carlson. Greetings Friends of the or make you smile: • “The difference between • "A good life is a stupidity and genius is that collection of happy genius has its limits.” – 8th District moments."- Denis Albert Einstein Legislature Gives Final spending plan include: Waitley • “War is God’s way Approval to Spending Capitol • $140 million for • Rivers do not drink their of teaching Americans Bill for Coronavirus Re- Report testing, tracing, reporting own water; Trees to not geography.” – Ambrose lief Efforts (HB 14) and other expenses related eat their own fruit; The Bierce A special session called to mitigating the virus. sun does not shine on • “It would be nice to spend by Gov. Mike Parson • $96.8 million to itself and flowers do not billions on schools and to allocate nearly $1.3 transfer child support debt spread their fragrance. Jack Briggs roads, but right now that billion in supplemental intercepted from federal Living for others is a Guest Columnist money is desperately needed spending has concluded. stimulus payments to rule of nature. We are for political ads.” – Andy This week the Senate custodial parents who are born to help each other. No matter how Borowitz gave final approval to due the money. difficult it is … Life is good when you • “The average dog is a nicer person than the spending bill that • $75.7 million for are happy; but much better when others the average person.” – Andy Rooney started in the House. The school food service are happy because of you. - Pope Francis • “At every party there are two kinds of legislation will provide programs that have been • Happiness is having a wife who is also people – those who want to go home and access to Coronavirus extended through the end our best friend those who don’t. The trouble is, they are Aid, Relief, and Economic By Jim Neely of December. • "With freedom, flowers, books, and usually married to each other.” – Ann Security (CARES) Act State Rep., 8th District • $34 million for the moon, who could not be perfectly Landers funding, which is intended assistance to businesses/ happy?"- Oscar Wilde • “Doctors are just the same as lawyers; the to provide additional employees participating in • “No amount of evidence will ever only difference is that lawyers merely rob resources to respond to COVID-19. the Shared Work Program. persuade an idiot.” – Mark Twain you, whereas doctors rob you and kill you The bill, which was originally passed • $19.6 million for homeless prevention • The wise man said: Do not take revenge, too.” – Anton Chekhov by the House in November, received grants. the rotten fruits will fall by themselves • “Trouble knocked at the door, but, hearing strong bipartisan support in both chambers. • $5.1 million in additional funds for • • You can’t go back and change the laughter, hurried away.” – Benjamin The largest item in the nearly $1.3 billion ongoing long-term behavioral health effects beginning, but you can start where you Franklin spending plan is $764 million for the in both adults and children caused by natural are and change the ending – C.S. Lewis • “The surest sign that intelligent life exists state’s efforts to respond to the coronavirus • “No reasonable viewer takes what he elsewhere in the universe is that it has pandemic. Other items of note in the See NEELY on page 7 says seriously.” A federal judge agreeing never tried to contact us.” – Bill Watterson

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Thursday, December 10, 2020 Opinion Citizen-Observer - 5 Working to continue to Risk Management during a Covid Christmas Governor Parson hadprotect Missouri Lawmakers have an eye to the future. In other expanded the call of As we approach this the virus. Stacking the finished their work for Capitol words, where some states this extra session to also most wonderful time of odds, is not unlike a game the Second Extraordinary have already gone through include Covid-related Report the year, let’s be mindful of poker. You can have a Session of the Second millions or billions of lawsuit reform. However, to continue to do our very strong hand with four Regular Session of the dollars, Missouri has taken when it became apparent part to keep the Cameron kings and the odds in your 100th General Assembly. a step back and cautiously that that topic might be community safe and favor. Another player can Over the course of the past watched how each of these more complicated than healthy. still come up with four month, we have passed a dollars is used. In the it originally seemed, the As recently reported, aces and beat you. It’s a supplemental budget that same way the pandemic governor withdrew his much scientific progress smart bet, but an unlucky uses federal funding to help has continued for nearly request and asked the has been made in the hand, similar to wearing keep necessary services in nine months, the federal legislature to revisit the development of Covid a mask and still getting place as our state continues assistance offered is still topic during the next therapeutics. Several By Dennis Clark Covid. Like poker, you to navigate the effects of in-hand, so that the state regular session. vaccines are on the City Mayor can make a bad bet, but the COVID-19 pandemic. can keep helping those With that, the 100th doorstep. At the same still get lucky. Going into House Bill 14 who are most in need. General Assembly has met time, we’re hearing reports that our a crowded setting and not wearing a mask appropriates more than By Dan Hegeman I am proud of the work for the final time in 2020. hospitals and clinics across the country is a bad bet. While you may be lucky and $1.27 billion in resources to State Sen., 12th District the Legislature has done We will reconvene as the are struggling to keep up with healthcare not get Covid, depending on luck with this several state departments. in this unusual time. It has 101st General Assembly needs. As a result, we are at risk of finding virus is a risky decision. It is important to point been quite a challenge to with a new crop of freshmen legislators on our citizens triaged, with limited medical Avoiding Covid and playing poker are out that approximately $1.17 billion of go from a rippling economy into a pandemic January 5th. resources, specifically, our heroes in the both about managing risk. Reducing risk the bill’s price tag comes from the federal and time of great unknown in only a matter Until next time, health, happiness and healthcare field. to yourself and those you love during this government. These funds will help of days. We will keep working together, prosperity to you and your family. We are all dealing with Covid fatigue. holiday season may be the best gift you numerous state departments continue to all of us, and continue to beat back this However, it’s still imperative to take steps can give. provide important services, including school pandemic to make our state strong again. I to mitigate risk. Curb numbers when nutrition programs, COVID-19 mitigation also thank all of my constituents for their planning holiday gatherings, wear a mask, Merry Christmas to you and yours, efforts and unemployment compensation. continued support throughout this turbulent What others are saying social distance, increase ventilation, and Dennis Clark, Mayor The goal here is to keep these entities afloat time. frequently wash your hands. so the most vulnerable in our state can As always, please feel free to call, email While no one wants to wear a mask, it Paid for by the City of Cameron continue to get the assistance they need. or write with your ideas or concerns. My does increase the odds against contracting There has been some criticism over not Capitol office number is (573) 751-1415, having already used the federal funds, which my email is [email protected] date back to this past spring; however, and my mailing address is Room 332, State our state has been smartly watching this Capitol Building, Jefferson City, MO 65101. pandemic, not only in the present, but with A Common Misperception: Water and sewer line Letter to the Editor It has come to my attention that rumors And, while this does not immediately repair costs and social media posts claim EDOC fell eliminate Cameron from future opportunities, The purpose of this to the residents involved. asleep at the wheel concerning an educational it is a hurdle that must be addressed. Many discussion is to clear up a Most people do not think opportunity that went to Savannah, MO. critics think you can close your eyes and common misperception that that these expenses would First, I would congratulate NCMC of click your heels and wishes will instantly many people in Cameron be theirs until they have Trenton for securing a location in Savannah. come true. I only wish it were that easy. I have had for a number of such a leak. This decision was a strategic decision do know that community leadership works years concerning water and The City is now for NCMC to continue to serve clients individually and collectively on many sewer line repairs. reviewing this policy to in Northwest Missouri. Many people do items that take years to come to fruition. I The current ordinance see if there are some ways not realize that Community colleges have would hope that those individuals who have that has been in effect since that these expenses can designated service territories. NCMC serves been so critical would use their efforts for 1970 requires residents to be lessened for affected areas North of 36 Highway. Cameron is, a positive outcome. Not only have these pay for repairs to water residents. There are however, in the Kansas City Metropolitan individuals found the need to be critical of service line leaks and basically two alternatives Community College District. the EDOC they are critical of our schools sewer lateral leaks. These By Steve Rasmussen to continuing the way we The EDOC team has pursued talks with and our hospital and have found fault with repairs are on the lines that City Manager are. The first option is one NCMC as well as Graceland University, major employer’s practices and questioned go from the residence to of a number of service line Missouri Western, and NWMSU for how useful they are to the community. the water main or sewer insurance programs that consideration in securing an adult education Why would a business want to locate in main. In the case of water lines, the water residents can use. The other option is for location. Frequent talks continue about the the area when after completing their due meter is between the residence and the the City to assume this responsibility by need for adult community college training diligence they see such vial attitudes toward main, but its’ location does not affect the increasing utility bills by a small amount and post-high career and technical center our community? I know it makes our work fact that residents are required to pay for per month to everyone in order to pay for training. When considering the placement extremely difficult in overcoming these leak repairs for the entire line to the water leaks when they occur. of a new location institutions want to make negative perceptions while trying to bring main. Either one of these options requires an sure they are not undermining the success of new businesses here. It is time to work The misconception is that the City pays increase of payments by the residents. The their existing locations. together to make a better community rather for the repairs from the meter to the main alternative is to remain as we are and have Cameron has an excellent location as we than make false inaccurate assumptions. and that the residents are only responsible been for the last 50 years. The City Council all know. However, while it is a blessing it is My reason for even responding to for the meter to the residence. This is not is reviewing this situation now and is also a curse as in this situation. For example, these rumors on social media is that if we the case. Residents are required to pay for looking for possibly changing the existing having four Technical/Trade schools within do not provide accurate information and repairs to any leaks that occur from the ordinance to something that might be 45 miles of us is a good thing in that it is explanation then these false claims can soon residence to the main for both water and better for residents. Until the City Council relatively close but not in our backyard. Also, become fact. While the specifics of Economic sewer lines. chooses to change the ordinance, however, The Department of Secondary Education Development projects are confidential, Repair to these leaks are often very the current situation remains in effect. If (DESE) monitors the programs and approves I am happy to talk to anyone about the expensive averaging about $3,000 per leak. residents would like to review the language what can be offered. And while there are overarching goals of our community. Within the City, there are approximately 45 in the ordinance, it can be found in City High School Vocational-Technical Schools leaks per year in water lines and also about Code Section 12-81 & 82. in the area they should not be confused with Mark Garges, 45 in sewer lines. These leak repairs cause post-secondary education facilities. Cameron, MO a very unwelcome financial expenditure Paid for by the City of Cameron

Just call 816-632-6543, email It’s easy to sell [email protected] or visit BOUGHT. SAVED. your stuff! www.mycameronnews.com/classifieds SOLD. to submit your ad online. 6 - Citizen-Observer Heroes Thursday, December 10, 2020 Welcome To The Scuttlebutt FINANCIAL______from page 4 We strive to provide Massacre”. In light of these PEACE! in World War II. Welch you even sell investments to “cut your losses” information to local veterans and atrocities, the United States began Military Hero’s – Lt’s George was nominated for the without waiting for a market recovery? If so, share a little bit about life in the passing economic sanctions Welch and Kenneth Taylor - Medal of Honor but was you might want to consult with a financial military. Last week, we studied against Japan, including trade US Army Air Corp reportedly denied because professional to determine if your investment the firefight in Mogadishu. A embargoes on aircraft exports, December 6,1941 was a his superiors maintained mix is still appropriate for your goals and quick update on the Somalia oil and scrap metal, among other Saturday. Taylor, a 21-year-old he had taken off without risk tolerance, or if you need to make some situation- This past week, the key goods, and gave economic from Oklahoma, and the 23-year- proper authorization. For changes. defense department has reduced support to Guomindang forces. old Welch, of Wilmington, his injuries, Taylor received • Evaluate your need for retirement plan US forces in Somalia. There In June 1940, after Japan moved Delaware, spent the evening the Purple Heart. withdrawals. If you are 72 or older, you must are currently about 700 troops into French Indochina, the U.S. at a dance held at the officers’ start taking withdrawals – technically called deployed to Somalia helping to Congress passed the Export club at Wheeler Field. After the On the Light Side - “The required minimum distributions, or RMDs – train local security forces against Control Act, which prohibited dance, the two pilots joined an moral of the story is -?” from your traditional IRA and your 401(k) or regional terrorist groups. They the export of “strategic minerals all-night poker game. According The teacher asks, social workers and VA Voluntary similar retirement plan. Typically, you must are now expected to operate from and chemicals, aircraft engines, to some accounts, the two pilots “I want everyone here to go Service partnering organizations take these RMDs by December 31 every year. bases in Kenya and Djibouti. parts, and equipment” to Japan. had finally gone to sleep, and home and come up with a story to submit referrals for dream However, the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and This week, in recognition of the Conspicuously absent from this were awoken around 7:51 a.m., that has a moral.” recipients. “There are some Economic Stimulus (CARES) Act suspended, attack on Pearl Harbor in 1941, list was crude oil. In September when Japanese fighter planes and So, the next day the teacher restrictions today on the kinds or waived, all RMDs due in 2020. If you’re in we will digress to dig into WHY 1940, Japan signed the Tripartite dive bombers attacked Wheeler. calls on lil Susie. The teacher of dreams we can fulfill,” says this age group, but you don’t need the money, that occurred. Before the Pearl Pact with Germany and Italy, After learning that two-thirds of says, “What is your story Susie?” Barbara Schoch, vice president Harbor attack, tensions between the two fascist regimes then at the planes at the main bases of She replies, “You have 12 eggs of programs for the Dream Japan and the United States had war with the Allies. Japan hoped Hickham and Wheeler Fields had and only 4 of them become Foundation. “But Veterans still been mounting for the better part that the pact would provide been destroyed or damaged so chicks.” The teacher asks, “Ok, need our help at the end of their ______from page 4 of a decade. The island nation of security as they formulated badly that they were unable to fly, so what’s the moral.” Lil Susie lives and we are still here for NEELY Japan, isolated from the rest of plans to invade and capture the they leaped into action. Without replies; “Don’t count your chicks them.” Dreams come in many disasters in our state in 2018 and 2019. the world for much of its history, rich oilfields of the Netherlands orders, Taylor called Haleiwa until all the eggs hatch.” The forms. Veterans’ dreams often • $93 million for ongoing pharmacy had embarked on a period of East Indies. In response to the and commanded the ground teacher says, “Very good Susie.” share one characteristic that expenses in the Medicaid program due to aggressive expansion near the Tripartite Pact, the United States crew to prepare their Curtiss The teacher then calls on lil separates them from the hundreds increased utilization during the pandemic. turn of the 20th century. This embargoed even more material— P-40 Tomahawks for takeoff. Johnny and asks his what his of applications sent to Dream With the approval of the legislature, the was so that they could acquire brass, copper, and iron. Still, Meanwhile, Welch ran to get story is. Lil Johnny replied; “My Foundation every year. While bill now heads to the governor’s desk to be natural resources they needed President Franklin D. Roosevelt Taylor’s new Buick. Still wearing uncle Jerry was a pilot in World many Veterans ask for travel or signed into law. Passage of the bill marks to survive such as rubber, tin, stopped short of barring Japanese their tuxedo pants from the night War II. When flying, he got shot trips so they and their families the end of the legislature’s work during the iron, and especially oil. Two purchases of oil. Tokyo and before, the two pilots drove the down, right before he jumped out can get away from it all, some special session. The governor had called successful wars, against China Washington negotiated for 11 miles to Haleiwa, reaching of the plane, he grabbed a case want to travel to or return to for the session to be expanded to include in 1894-95 and the Russo- months leading up to the Pearl speeds of 100 mph along the way. of beer, and machine gun and places that relate to their military legislation to provide liability protections Japanese War in 1904-05, fueled Harbor attack, without success. At the airstrip, Welch and Taylor a machete. While in the air he service. Dream Foundation also for health care providers, manufacturers, these ambitions, as did Japan’s While the United States hoped jumped into their P-40s, which drank the entire case of beer. He works with VA to arrange special businesses, schools, churches, and nonprofit successful participation in World embargoes would halt Japan’s by that time had been fueled but survived the landing and ended pinning ceremonies honoring organizations, among others. While the War I (1914-18) alongside the expansionism, the sanctions and not fully armed. They attracted up crashing in a field of 100 Veterans for their service. These Senate had started work on the bill this Allies. In 1931, Japan invaded penalties actually convinced Japanese fire immediately after German soldiers. He killed 70 of are often attended by other week, Gov. Parson asked the legislature to Manchuria trying to solve their Japan to stand its ground and taking off, facing off virtually them with his machine gun, 20 of Veterans and those still on active table discussion on the bill for now. The economic problems resulting stirred up the anger of its people alone against some 200 to 300 them with his machete, and 10 of duty. legislature will now take up the issue of from the depression. When the against Western interference in enemy aircraft. When they ran them with his hands.” Current restrictions have COVID-19 liability protection when the League of Nations condemned Asian affairs. To Japan, war with out of ammunition, they returned The teacher’s terrified reply temporarily ruled out visits regular session begins in January. their aggressive behavior, Japan the United States had become to Wheeler to reload. As senior “. What on earth is the moral of to memorials that require air Bill Pre-Filing for the 2021 Legislative resigned from the League. In inevitable in order to defend its officers ordered the pilots to that story?” Lil Johnny replies; travel or gatherings for pinning Session Begins 1936, to expand her navy, Japan status as a major world power. stay on the ground, the second “DON’T MESS WITH MY ceremonies. To learn more, Lawmakers have begun preparations renounced the 1922 Washington Because the odds were stacked wave of Japanese raiders flew UNCLE JERRY WHEN HE’S contact Susan Shelton, National for the 2021 legislative session that begins Naval Treaty, which had limited against them, their only chance in, scattering the crowd. Taylor DRUNK.” Project Lead for the National January 6. Tuesday, Dec. 1 marked the first the size of the Japanese Navy. In was the element of surprise. On and Welch took off again, in Office of Social Work at Susan. day legislators could introduce legislation July 1937, a clash at Beijing’s Dec 7th, 1941, at 7:48 AM the the midst of a swarm of enemy News Bulletins: Dream [email protected]. for the upcoming session. The first day of Marco Polo Bridge began attack on Pearl Harbor began the planes. Welch and Taylor were Foundation makes final dreams bill pre-filing saw members of the Missouri another Sino-Japanese war. That Pacific Ocean phase of WW II. among only five Air Force pilots come true www.va.gov Dec 5th Upcoming Events and Meetings December, after Japanese forces If you know of a current veteran, who managed to get their planes For the past 26 years, Dream Legion Post 33 Cameron – captured Nanjing, the capital of or their family, who is having off the ground and engage the Foundation has been making 2nd Thursday at Legion Hall - the Chinese Nationalist Party, trouble and need help, please Japanese that morning. Welch and the final dreams of terminally Meeting @1900 Hours they proceeded to carry out six contact us at the numbers listed Taylor received the Distinguished ill adults come true. It launched Legion Post 140 Kidder 3rd weeks of mass killings and rapes below. At the very least, please, Service Cross, becoming the first its “Dreams for Veterans” Monday at Kidder city Hall – now referred to as the “Nanjing be kind others and PRAY FOR to be awarded that distinction program in 2015, allowing VA Meeting @1900 hours

Your Community. Veterans Voice: Eugene McDaniel Connection. By Mike Hanrahan (missing in action), but Eugene was captured nearly a year in the hospital following his Online C-O Reporter near Van Dien, North Vietnam. release, recovering from the effects of 6 years Subscription [email protected] He was taken to Hoa Lo Prison in Hanoi. of torture. Only $19.95 The captured Americans referred to it as the McDaniel received the Navy Cross, 2 Silver Eugene “Red” McDaniel was the eldest Hanoi Hilton. He joined a number of downed Stars , The Legion of Merit with a combat V of 8 children born to sharecroppers in North American pilots. The men were tortured every device, Distinguished Service Cross, 2 Bronze Carolina. He is a retired Captain from the day. Stars with Combat V device, and two Purple United States Navy, and was a POW for 6 years One common torture was to tie the men’s Hearts. in North Vietnam. hands together behind their backs and then pull McDaniel remained in the Navy and in He became active duty in 1955 as a Naval on the rope until they were lifted off the ground. 1975 became the Commanding Officer of the Aviator. From 1956 to 1960 he was a Special This caused excruciating pain. They were USS Niagara Falls. In 1977 he became the Weapons Delivery Instructor at AV 25 and AV beaten with sticks and rubber hoses, suffered Commanding Officer of the USS Lexington From news to sports, 45 (Attack Squadrons) electrical shocks, and were deprived of sleep. and during his command their were no serious The Citizen-Observer From 1961 to 1963 he was a Flight Instructor The prisoners were kept in 1-person cells, accidents in more than 20,000 landings on the with the Replacement Air Group (RAG) with keeps you in the but developed a communication system by ship. VA 42. local loop. knocking coded messages to one another. Following this, McDaniel represented the In 1965 he was assigned to the USS New Subscriber McDaniel served as a de facto chaplain to the U.S. Navy & Marines as a Liaison Officer to Independence (carrier) as Assistant Carrier 12 Months for other men, and most of the men, including the United States House of Representatives Aircraft Controller, and Air Intercept $36+$2.96 Tax McDaniel, never revealed information to until 1981. Controller. He attended advanced training at the enemy, nor gave statements the North Since retirement McDaniel has been heavily Glyne, Georgia. The Vietnamese used as propaganda tools. involved as an advocate for POW/MIA groups, He deployed to Vietnam with VA-35 aboard Citizen-Observer McDaniel and the other prisoners were Served as President of the American Defense the USS Enterprise. He was on his 81st combat 816 | 632-6543 released in 1973. He said that his strong faith Institute, and helped found Adult Companion flight when his A-6 Intruder was shot down. 403 E. Evergreen gave him the strength to survive the torture. Care and is a strong advocate for the aging. He Both he and the co-pilot ejected. The co-pilot Cameron, Mo. 64429 He wrote a book regarding his experiences as remains much in demand as a Public Speaker. was never heard from again and is listed as MIA www.mycameronnews.com a POW entitled, “Scars and Stripes”. He spent He and his wife, Dorothy, raised 3 children. Thursday, December 10, 2020 Opinion Citizen-Observer - 7 FINANCIAL______from page 4 Obituary you even sell investments to “cut your losses” you can let your retirement accounts continue without waiting for a market recovery? If so, growing on a tax-deferred basis. Lawrence M. Graham you might want to consult with a financial • Think about the future. Are you saving 1924 - 2020 professional to determine if your investment enough for your children’s college education? mix is still appropriate for your goals and Are you still on track toward the retirement PRAIRIE VILLAGE, KS a couple, Larry and Sarah risk tolerance, or if you need to make some lifestyle you’ve envisioned? Or have your - Lawrence McCue Graham, received the Volunteer of changes. retirement plans changed as a result of the age 96, died early Sunday the Year Award (1995) from • Evaluate your need for retirement plan pandemic? All of these issues can affect your morning, December 6, 2020, the Cameron Chamber of withdrawals. If you are 72 or older, you must investment strategies, so you’ll want to think at Addington Place, Prairie Commerce; the Service to start taking withdrawals – technically called carefully about what decisions you may need Village, KS. Larry was born Mankind Award (1999) from required minimum distributions, or RMDs – to make. November 30, 1924, to Sertoma International and the from your traditional IRA and your 401(k) or Looking back – and ahead – can help you Lawrence Franklin and Vada Stella Grinstead Award (2009) similar retirement plan. Typically, you must make the moves to end 2020 on a positive June (McCue) Graham in from Rural Professionals in take these RMDs by December 31 every year. note and start 2021 on the right foot. Cameron, MO, and was their Aging. Larry was an avid However, the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and only child. He graduated from photographer who took Economic Stimulus (CARES) Act suspended, This article was written by Edward Jones Cameron High School in photos daily. He also enjoyed or waived, all RMDs due in 2020. If you’re in for use by your local Edward Jones Financial 1942 and attended Wentworth sailing at Gallatin’s Lake this age group, but you don’t need the money, Advisor. Military Academy, receiving Viking, traveling with many an Associate in Arts (Pre- returns to Rocky Mountain Dental) in 1944. In June 1944 National Park he discovered while serving in the Army Medical Corps, as a young boy with his parents. He enjoyed NEELY______from page 4 orders were received directing Larry to Kansas watching his grandson Grant play baseball, disasters in our state in 2018 and 2019. House introduce their legislative priorities City Western Dental College, from where teaching his grandson to play golf, and sharing • $93 million for ongoing pharmacy in near-record numbers. The day resulted in he graduated as a Doctor of Dental Surgery with Grant his love of planes. Many cousins expenses in the Medicaid program due to 288 bills pre-filed in the House, which is the in 1947. With WWII ending, he returned to are grateful for the Graham family book Larry increased utilization during the pandemic. second highest total seen in the House in the Cameron to join his father’s dental practice for compiled from family histories he solicited With the approval of the legislature, the last decade. Legislators pre-filed their highest several years but between 1955-57 was called in the early 1990s and completed in 1996. In bill now heads to the governor’s desk to be total last year when opening day resulted in to serve in the 2795th Hospital Group at Warner the past few years Larry had begun to play the signed into law. Passage of the bill marks 315 bills introduced. In comparison, the first Robins Air Force Base, Macon, Georgia, with saxophone again and clarinet and he practiced the end of the legislature’s work during the day of pre-filing saw 161 bills introduced in the rank of Captain. Larry married Sarah daily. And at Addington Place, he became an special session. The governor had called 2018 and 195 bills in 2017. Elizabeth Green of Armstrong, MO, daughter “unofficial” activities director by arranging for the session to be expanded to include Legislators filed legislation dealing with of Dave and Viola (Harris) Green on August for showings of selections from his collection legislation to provide liability protections a wide variety of topics. Issues addressed 22, 1948. Larry and Sarah had two children, of classic movies. Larry was always ready for for health care providers, manufacturers, by the pre-filed bills range from limiting Lawrence Steven and Carol Jean. After 39 any new activity and wanted to live life to the businesses, schools, churches, and nonprofit the ability of local officials to implement years of dentistry in Cameron, Larry retired fullest each day. He celebrated his 96th birthday organizations, among others. While the lockdowns to improved transparency for in July 1986 and he and Sarah began a life of on Monday November 30th . Surviving are Senate had started work on the bill this local government spending to protections for community service and travel. One of his first his wife, Sarah; son Lawrence (Katheryn), week, Gov. Parson asked the legislature to Missourians’ Second Amendment rights. To major projects in retirement was to join his daughter Carol (Frank) Covey, grandson Grant table discussion on the bill for now. The keep informed on the bills that are pre-filed friends’ “Save the Depot” campaign in 1987. (Becca) Covey and three great-granddaughters, legislature will now take up the issue of in the House, please visit the official website Larry was among the group of volunteers who Nora, Zoey, and Eden Covey. Memorials may COVID-19 liability protection when the of the Missouri House of Representatives at physically restored Cameron’s C. B. & Q. be made to: Cameron Historical Society and regular session begins in January. www.house.mo.gov and click on the “2021 Depot, preserving it to become today’s Depot Depot Museum, PO Box 189, Cameron MO Bill Pre-Filing for the 2021 Legislative Regular Session” link. Museum. He was a member of the Cameron 64429. Session Begins As always, please do not hesitate to United Methodist Church, the Cameron Graveside services were held Wednesday Lawmakers have begun preparations reach out with any questions, concerns, chapter of People to People, the Cameron December 9, 2020, at Cameron Memory for the 2021 legislative session that begins or suggestions you might have. As your Historical Society (created from the “Save the Gardens Cemetery. January 6. Tuesday, Dec. 1 marked the first Representative, I am here to assist you Depot” campaign) and the Cameron Historic For online condolences, visit www. day legislators could introduce legislation however, I can. I can be reached by email Preservation Society. Larry received the Pillar polandthompson.com for the upcoming session. The first day of at [email protected] or by phone at of the Community Award (2006) and the DAR Arrangements under the direction of Poland- bill pre-filing saw members of the Missouri 573-751-0246. Excellence in Community Service (2007). As Thompson Funeral Home, Cameron, MO.

CROSSWORD CORNER Answers in Classified Section CLUES ACROSS 49. News organization 17. Grain storage units 1. Skateboarders love them 51. Unruly group of people 20. Not a car, not a truck 6. Popular sports podcast (abbr.) 52. Fasten or secure 21. Ooze 9. Former Ohio State great Michael 54. Sheets of glass 23. N. Vietnamese ethnic group 13. Not dirty 56. Doubled 25. Tennis pros group 14. Earth goddess (Greek myth.) 60. Foolish person 26. Something that’s not what it’s 15. A Spanish river 61. Rooney and Kate are two purported to be 16. Pig meat (French) 62. Small, rich sponge cake 27. E. Indian trees 17. Famed astronomer 63. Advice or counsel 29. Beloved December holiday 18. Floating ice 64. Large wading bird 30. Regions 19. Broadcast 65. Famed British physicist 32. Metric unit of length 21. Aquatic mammals 66. Narrow ridges (Swedish) 34. Peter’s last name 22. Some are bath 67. Field force unit 35. Beige 23. Hip hop trio 68. Lying face downward 37. 18-year period in astronomy 24. NY Giants’ #56 CLUES DOWN 40. Where golfers begin 25. Small European viper 1. Proof of purchase (abbr.) 42. Basketball stat (abbr.) 28. Neither 2. Soap ingredient 43. Frocks 29. Multiple Tony-winner Rivera 3. Blackbird 47. Soda comes in it 31. Loud noise 4. Single steps 49. On approval 33. Second year high schooler 5. Tin 50. Trims by cutting 36. “__ in comparison” 6. Books have lots of them 52. Small finch 38. Golf score 7. Made of fermented honey and 53. Language Bura-__ 39. Raise water 55. Nothing 41. Pastas 8. You can get it in a bed 56. Imbecile (British) 44. Easily manageable 9. Room for communal meals 57. Tropical Asian plant 45. Fathered 10. Early Syrian kingdom 58. Abba __, Israeli politician 46. Pouch 11. Provokes dry amusement 59. Small freshwater fish 48. Institute legal proceedings 12. Use with “thou” 61. Indicates position against 14. Mollusk 65. Data processing

on facebook Cameron Newspapers LIKEwww.MyCameronNews.com US 8 - Citizen-Observer Community Thursday, December 10, 2020 Health Habits: The Blue Zone and Longevity: Part I The world’s longest- in reducing stress, which lived people live in what’s contributes to chronic known as the Blue Zones. inflammation in the body. The Blue Zones are home Downshifting, in these to countless centenarians communities, includes who do not count calories, napping or meditating. The limit food intake, weigh American diet and lifestyle grams of protein, take are known for creating vitamins, or read food stress and inflammation. labels. The five places Adopting these two habits known as the Blue Zones in any way possible can are Okinawa, Japan; help increase longevity. By Lisa Orr Sardinia, Italy; Nicoya, Emotional well-being Photo submitted by Shelby Berkemeier Costa Rica; Ikaria, no doubt affects longevity. The Cameron Chamber of Commerce held a ribbon cutting at Esthetic Beauty Greece, and Loma Linda, California. Dan Belonging to a faith-based community, Skin Studio (602 Lana Dr. Suite F) Wednesday, December 2nd, welcoming Buettner, the founder of the Blue Zones, creating a social circle, having a sense of them to the Cameron Business Community. Esthetic Beauty is owned and run and demographers, Gianni Pes and Michel purpose, and putting family first impact by Cameron native Brianna Dice. Poulain studied these areas extensively to emotional and spiritual health. The find out the centenarian’s secrets. Dan and Okinawans like to call it “ikigai” or “Why I his team pinpointed nine lifestyle habits wake up in the morning.” Taking inventory that the five zones had in common. of what matters to you and evaluating your NCMC Phi Mu Epsilon Sorority The Blue Zone centenarians share passions, values, and talents can help you nine common denominators contributing find your purpose. This may include taking to longevity. They are as follows: move a look at your social circle or rededicating and PEO Chapter MN Donates naturally, have a sense of purpose, time for friends and family. Studies have “downshift” or take part in stress-relieving shown that having a sense of purpose and to Green Hills Women’s Shelter activities, have an 80/20 eating rule (not the right types of relationships in your life For the 3rd year, North Central Missouri Women’s Shelter. the one you’re probably thinking of), eat can add years to your life. College’s Phi Mu Epsilon sorority has “We are grateful that PEO Chapter MN mostly plant-based, drink wine moderately, Just like all the other lifestyle habits partnered with Philanthropic Educational chose to collaborate with Phi for another belong to a faith-based community, put discussed so far, diet impacts health and Organization (PEO) Chapter MN to hold a year to help support vulnerable women.”- family first, and belong to social networks longevity. The Blue Zone centenarians feminine product drive for the Green Hills Shellee Castanada Phi Mu Epsilon advisor. or “tribes” that support your lifestyle don’t just stop at eating plant-based and habits. The nine lifestyle habits that these drinking moderately, they stop eating when centenarians adopted are not impossible they’re 80% full. The 20% gap between habits. They are habits we can adopt to being hungry and full is how they maintain make strides toward good health and a healthy weight. Their plant-based diet longevity. puts a big emphasis on plants being the “Moving naturally” does not entail main part of their meals. Meat is consumed lifting heavy weights, running marathons, only a few times a week and portions are or doing HIIT workouts. These populations limited. Plants and wine provide plenty get their movement or exercise in by taking of vitamins, minerals, antioxidants, leisurely walks with friends or family, phytochemicals, and fiber. Eating with a tending to their gardens, or taking care “plant slant” has allowed them to reap the of chores without the modern technology health benefits, adding years to life. that removes the workload. Some of This week’s health habit: Put some these activities include family or friends, serious thought behind your lifestyle habits overlapping with downshifting activities. in preparation for Part II of this article. Submitted by Kristi Harris, North Central Missouri College The importance of these activities lies Phi Members: 1st Row Emily Poston, Azeah Martinez, Destiny Owings, Alyssa Olson, Rebecca Stiens, Julie Hanway, Makayla Eads. 2nd Row Jesikah Allen, Do you have a printer that needs a Jillian Stiens, Grace Massman, Paige Huffman, Bethany Bailey, Lindsay Walls. cartridge every time you turn around?

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Midway The Cameron High School Dragon sets tonight and got through the fourth quarter Gordon Basketball Team picked up its first win, some decent looks off pulled his starters and gave his 58-28 over Cristo Rey, thanks to a surprise that. We got in a little bit seniors some time on the bench to performance by senior guard Caden of a hot streak in the third relish in their senior night win. Hanrahan. quarter and were able to The win snaps a five-game losing After a quiet first few outings, put the game away in streak dating back to the Hanrahan exploded for a team-leading the fourth quarter. 2019- 2020 season. Photo by Jimmy Potts 15 points in the 30-point rout to give the It was good to Following Clarrisa Kissire, a 174-pounder, works on a Dragons their first victory of the season. see.” blowout power half nelson during Tuesday night’s dual. “It feels good to get a win. Everybody With losses to got involved. We had a lot of energy on his team defense,” Hanrahan said. “We came out i n Lady Dragons top with more energy than we had (in the past). Northland [Last Thursday] I was playing the same as Christian I had been playing, my shots just went in and East Excelsior Springs tonight. I practiced a lot harder these last complete Buchanan, By Jimmy Potts and three bronze medals. few practices. When we came out with control coming due COVID-19 “This is a good little more energy during warmups, I felt more out of the break, quarantines Editor quad. Originally, we were [email protected] ready than I had in previous games.” Gordon mixed in his bench requiring going to have Excelsior, Cristo Rey presented an early players but the youthful rescheduling of After taking their first Kirksville and Central challenge for the Dragons with both teams additions did not the latter game, loss in the program’s Academy,” Cameron coach deadlocked 12-10 going into the second diminish the offense’s the Dragons had history to open the Phil Limb said. “Kirksville quarter. A jumper by senior guard Ian effectiveness. a few extra days to season, the Cameron Lady ended up not coming Riley off the inbound, then a 3-point play Sophomore work out the kinks Dragons continue on a tear because they’re going to be on a contested shot by Hanrahan ignited forward Daylin in practice. Riley through the competition in the [Moberly Team Dual a 17-0 run with the Dragons. Cristo Cruickshank, said that extra practice after sweeping Maysville, Tournament] next weekend Rey pieced together a few successful who tied greatly benefited them last Excelsior Springs and and they’ve been out some possessions in the second quarter, but a Riley for Thursday. Stanberry Tuesday night. with COVID. At Central bucket by Hanrahan and a 3-pointer before third in “We were fundamentally The Lady Dragons Academy, Kansas City by sophomore guard Thomas Robinson scoring handily defeated Excelsior Public Schools cancelled before the buzzer gave Cameron all the with 9 See WIN on page 11 Springs 64-6, Stanberry wrestling this season. We momentum they needed for the win. points, 72-12, Maysville 58-12 and were looking and Mayville Caden Hanrahan knocks “We did a better job at taking care gave dominated the recent team and Stanberry wanted to get of the ball and I feel like we are starting down a shot last Thursday. dual at Park Hill Wrestling in.” Tournament with four gold Although number medals, four silver medals See ROUT on page 11 Dragons crush Excelsior Springs, 58-18 ROUT______from page 10 By Jimmy Potts ultimately made the difference Editor Lady Dragons Tuesday, when they Lady [email protected] Dragons did take the mat they Hot off taking the Park were dominant. Hill Dual Tournament title rebound after loss Christina Filley, wrestling at 127 pounds, picked up a Saturday, the Cameron By Jimmy Potts team Higginsville Saturday. Dragons returned home to “We played all 10 girlssecond-period pin on a half sweep Excelsior Springs, Editor in the first quarter. Eight ofnelson, followed by a pin by [email protected] Stanberry and Maysville in a our girls scored in the game,”159-pounder Justice Brewer dual Monday night. Shortly after taking their first Cameron coach Matt Wenckand 174-pounder Clarissa The Dragons rolled loss of the season, the Cameron said. “Laine Joseph (seniorKissire capped off the dual through Excelsior Springs High School Lady Dragon forward) only played threewith a power half-nelson for 58-18, Stanberry 66-0 and Basketball Team rebounded quarters, but had 25 points, 11a pin - solidifying a 64-6 win. Maysville 69-8 to keep their with a 61-11 blowout victory rebounds, eight steals and fiveFilley was the only Cameron years-long undefeated record over Lexington. assists. She had a good nightcompetitor to face Stanberry, intact Monday. Following last Saturday’s and Avery McVicker (juniorpicking up another pin-fall “We need to work on setting 57-42 loss to Macon, forward) had 14 and knockedwin and hopes to continue up shots and being heavy rescheduled due to COVID-19 down a three for the first timeimproving enough to muster with our hands on tie-ups and quarantines, the Lady Dragons in her career.” another appearance on the little things,” Cameron coach did not let the sting of the The Lady Dragons putstate championship podium. Phil Limb said. “We will do loss linger for long as they Lexington away early with “The girls and boys both that daily. We will progress opened up the Husker Classic Joseph scoring the bulk ofdid pretty good tonight. I need and, obviously we’ll keep Basketball Tournament with her points in the first quarter,to drop to 122 (pounds),” pushing the younger kids with beatdown of Lexington and will Filley said. “If I would have the basics and we’ll go from face either Oak Grove or host See LOSS on page 11 had offseason practices, then there.” I would still be at the weight The Dragons used their last year, which was 120. It numbers to their advantage can be a little hard. I really Tuesday night, picking up need to work on getting up points on forfeits to secure from bottom and taking more early leads and letting their Photo by Jimmy Potts shots.” experienced wrestlers take Keegen Reynolds holds onto a half nelson for a pin Tuesday night. over from there. Cameron and keep going strong.” on a half nelson. Cameron and Gates, but Maysville senior Kolby Robinson With the Dragons facing picked up points on forfeits did manage to pull off a few stepped up a weight-class Excelsior Springs in districts in the lower weight classes victories to reinvigorate a to fill in for Paul Vienna this season, their dual Tuesday before another first-year rivalry the dissipated when and finished the night set the tone for things to come varsity wrestler Ryker Smith Cameron moved up a class unblemished with two pin-fall in February. Robinson picked toyed with his opponent and joined the Midland victories and a forfeit. up a win for the Dragons in before mercifully pinning him Empire Conference. “I’ll do whatever to help the first bout, then first-year in the second period. Pins by “Years ago, we used to the team. I did pretty good. varsity wrestler Dallas Yanits 120-pounder Tanner Riley dual them all the time being I got all three pins so it was pulled out a pin in the final and 138-pounder Brecken a close town. I think it’s been good points for the team. I minute after trailing Lance Gates sealed the victory for 20 years since we last had a was just working on arm bars Brown for most of the match the Dragons. dual with them and it’s nice to and getting it done quick,” at 182. Keegen Reynolds, Cameron’s dominance see something different. With Robinson said. “Limb knows wrestling at 195, picked up an continued in against my dad being from Maysville, what he’s doing moving early victory on a half nelson, Maysville with Reynolds it’s like a second home to around. He knows what’s best. then Wyatt Burnett added to picking up another victory me. For people in Maysville, Photo by Jimmy Potts Tonight was pretty good. I’m the Dragons lead with another via pinfall, followed pins Junior center Olivia Moore puts in a contested just glad we’re able to wrestle first-period pin also coming by Burnett, Husch, Smith See DRAGONS on page 11 shot against East Buchanan earlier this sea- Thursday, December 10, 2020 Sports Citizen-Observer - 11

Photo by Jimmy Potts Photo by Jimmy Potts Ian Riley goes up for a shot in the second quarter. Dallas Yanits fights off a takedown while rallying back from behind Tuesday night.

WIN______from page 10 DRAGONS______from page 10 strong. We did things right, passed the ball around and made Cameron is the town they want to beat,” defeated with each Cameron participant road for a tournament at Lee’s Summit the easy buckets. We practiced hard. We knew we had to make a Limb said. picking up a pin in the process. The North. change from the past two games,” Riley said. The Dragons did not cool down Dragons aim to keep their momentum The Dragons will be on the road for the next week as they before facing Stanberry, who they going Friday when they head on the play in the Husker Class Basketball Tournament, facing host team Higginsville in the opening round. The winner will face the winner of the Richmond and Windsor game 7 p.m. Thursday while the loser will play at 5:30 p.m. ROUT______from page 10 ultimately made the difference Lady Dragons Tuesday, when they Lady Dragons did take the mat they were dominant. rebound after loss Christina Filley, wrestling at 127 pounds, picked up a second-period pin on a half nelson, followed by a pin by 159-pounder Justice Brewer and 174-pounder Clarissa Kissire capped off the dual with a power half-nelson for a pin - solidifying a 64-6 win. Filley was the only Cameron competitor to face Stanberry, picking up another pin-fall win and hopes to continue improving enough to muster another appearance on the state championship podium. “The girls and boys both did pretty good tonight. I need to drop to 122 (pounds),” Filley said. “If I would have had offseason practices, then I would still be at the weight last year, which was 120. It can be a little hard. I really need to work on getting up from bottom and taking more Photo by Jimmy Potts shots.” Cameron wrestler Christina Filley gets a takedown during Tuesday’s dual.

Photo by Jimmy Potts WE MAKE DRAGON SPORTS OUR BUSINESS! Laini Joseph goes up for a shot earlier this season. LOSS______from page 10 See The Citizen-Observer Sports Every Week For opening up McVicker as the defense shifted to stymie the Northwest Missouri State University signee. While McVicker and Joseph shined on offense, the defensive may have been the bigger story after holding • Photos • Stories • Stats! Lexington scoreless through halftime. “It was a good defensive effort. They didn’t score until 2 minutes to 816-632-6543|403 E. Evergreen |Cameron, MO go in the third quarter. It was a good night,” Wenck said. While facing stiff competition at the Husker Classic, Wenck said [email protected] he plans to experiment a bit with his lineup. With reliable scorers in Joseph, McVicker and 6-foot junior center Olivia Moore, and strong Photo by Jimmy Potts play from junior Braxton Shanks, Wenck feels confident in his starters Junior center Olivia Moore puts in a contested Follow YOUR Teams On www.MyCameronNews.com but seeks a fourth and fifth option to turn his offense from menacing shot against East Buchanan earlier this sea- to deadly. 12 - Citizen-Observer Christmas Tour Thursday, December 10, 2020

Photos by Jimmy Potts CLOCKWISE: (from top left) Duncan Carriages ferries Cameron citizens through downtown last Friday. Amy Rick gets a carriage ride for the first time. Mikiyle Crawley works on a Christmas Project inside Cre8te Studio. Shown here is the Christmas Tree Walk inside the Cameron Old School. Vicky Martin, Jill Fischer, Laurie Sims, Jeremy Borchardt with Turning Point Church carol on Third Street.

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Gracia Edwards Recognized for Academic and Athletic Excellence Selected as a 2020 Semper Fidelis All-American Barbara and Jeron Drager will celebrate Barbara is a retired English teacher and Jeron their 50th wedding anniversary with an open retired from General Motors. They have one Submitted Through the Semper Fidelis All- house on Dec. 19th at their home 5960 NW son, Derek (Ashley), four grandchildren, The United States Marine Corps is American Program, the Marine Corps Sale Barn Rd, Cameron beginning at 3 pm. Georgia, Hunter (Britani), Jacob, Presten, recognizing exemplary student athletes engages with well-rounded student athletes The couple was married at the First Christian Kylor, and two great grandchildren, Ellie across the country through the Semper Fidelis and their mentors to share leadership lessons Church in Cameron with the Rev. Pete and Clay. Friends are warmly invited to the All-American Program. Now in its fourth that will enable future success. Newby presiding. The couple met after Jeron reception. No gifts please. year, the program features approximately In the face of COVID-19, the Marine returned home from two tours in Vietnam. 100 student athletes selected from across Corps made the difficult decision to cancel the country based on their athletic prowess, the 2020 Battles Won Academy, a multi-day academic success, and embodiment of the experience in Washington, D.C. typically Marine Corps values of honor, courage, and held in July. The Battles Won Academy Birth Announcement commitment. involves daily workouts, an immersive Gracia Edwards from Cameron R-1 experience on Marine Corps Base Quantico, Jayce Russell Linder a community service event, team-building High School in Cameron, MO is among Parents James Perry Linder and Kristina Gabriel Allender and sisters Liliana Linder, those selected to this year’s class of Semper outings, and a tour of our Nation’s Capital. The Semper Fidelis All-American Program Marie Souter would like to announce the Amara Linder and Gracelynn Allender. His Fidelis All-Americans. birth of their son Jayce Russell Linder. Jayce maternal grandparent is Russell Dwight In recognition of the importance of Recognition Tour is being conducted nationwide to honor the achievements of the was born at Cameron Regional Medical Souter (deceased) and maternal great building a support system to enable the Center on December 2, 2020 at 10:11 a.m. grandparent is Sharen Russell-Osborne- success of the next generation, each All- 2020 class of student athletes and mentors in their hometowns. and weighed 6 pounds and 12 ounces and Souter; paternal grandparents are James American was given the opportunity to was 19.25 inches long. Jayce is welcomed Perry Linder II, Roger Lee Berberick and invite a mentor of their choosing to join them Gracia Edwards along with their mentor, Cara Fordyce, were recognized at a local into the home by siblings; brothers James Portia Dawn Berberick. in the program. Cara Fordyce was chosen by Linder IV, Joel Linder, Dylan Boatright and Gracia due to the impact that she has had in presentation at Cameron R-1 High School helping Edwards achieve this honor. on November 23rd.

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KANSAS CITY – Deciduous trees appear naked in winter when they drop their leaves, making them interesting in a new way. Limbs form sculpture-like crowns when observed at a distance. Closeup, the bark patterns and colors vary between species. The Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC) suggests that winter tree identification and observation can add nature’s artful variety to a winter hike. Some people prefer winter hikes. Temperatures are cool. Pesky insects are few. The rock outcrops, hills, valleys, and creeks are more easily seen with foliage gone from trees and shrubs. Cedars and pines leave some green in place. But deciduous trees and shrubs reveal new shapes and patterns when they drop their leaves. Nature does a big reveal each autumn. Keen observation is needed to enjoy winter trees. An old bur oak’s large and Thursday, December 10, 2020 Outdoor Citizen-Observer - 17

MDC suggests tree identification adds fun to winter hikes Trees reveal sculpture-like patterns in winter

KANSAS CITY – Deciduous trees spreading limbs can be quite impressive of species. appear naked in winter when they drop if a hiker takes time to study them. • Twigs on some trees have a their leaves, making them interesting in The white and light-brown bark of a distinctive odor or taste. For example, a new way. Limbs form sculpture-like sycamore stands like a painting against sassafras twigs smell like root beer. crowns when observed at a distance. a blue sky. Red skies at dusk and dawn, • The textures, patterns, and colors The Outdoor Closeup, the bark patterns and colors and moonlight, can make the crown of bark are identification traits. vary between species. The Missouri patterns of trees stand out in a lovely • Shapes of crowns can give hints to Department of Conservation (MDC) way. The overall shape is clearly seen, identity. Journal suggests that winter tree identification but one can also follow the limbs up • A reference book can help match and observation can add nature’s artful to the twigs and notice the complexity traits to tree species. MDC offers Field Binocular Chest Packs variety to a winter hike. of a structure that in summer converts Guide: Trees of Missouri through Some people prefer winter hikes. sunlight to wood by lifting leaves to the the online Nature Shop at http:// By Kyle Carroll Temperatures are cool. Pesky insects sky. mdcnatureshop.com. Outdoor Journal, Contributed are few. The rock outcrops, hills, Some winter tree identification tips: For more information about tree [email protected] valleys, and creeks are more easily • Leaves are gone, but alternate identification, visit https://short.mdc. seen with foliage gone from trees and or opposite branching can be an mo.gov/Zbf. MDC conservation Several years ago In took some abuse banging shrubs. Cedars and pines leave some identification key. areas and nature centers often have was sitting on a log with against the rungs on tree green in place. But deciduous trees and • Large stem scars may indicate trails or service roads that make good a hunting buddy during stand ladders, and hanging shrubs reveal new shapes and patterns compound leaves, and the stem-like winter hiking destinations. To find the Muzzleloader deer on my chest in all kinds of when they drop their leaves. Nature structures that hold compound leaves a conservation area near you, visit season. Creed had a weather. Little did I know does a big reveal each autumn. often lay on the ground beneath the https://short.mdc.mo.gov/Z4V. nice pair of Nikon 8 x that a guide in Alaska had Keen observation is needed to enjoy canopy. 50 Monarch binoculars come up with a better winter trees. An old bur oak’s large and • Zigzag twigs may indicate a group and I was experimenting, solution over 40 years ago. looking down through the John Snow describes what woods with them. I picked Guide Jarret Owens did in up a spec of something the GEAR section of the Money does grow on trees. unusual while I was latest issue Outdoor Life. focused on a clear spot in Owens stitched together How to sell timber for profit and healthy woods. the woods. It turned out a leather pouch to hold to be one of my arrows his binoculars and protect By Linda Geist provide limited advisory and than 20 acres of woodland a small sale. from Archery season. I them. He attached straps to University of Missouri Extension management assistance, and private In these cases, the seller likely will was sold. I acquired a pair it. Its pictured in the article. [email protected] foresters who charge a fee to get rely on direct, negotiated sales with of binoculars after that. At first other hunters made the best price for timber and offer the buyer. Larger sales may benefit Actually, I bought that fun of his invention, but COLUMBIA – Money does grow woodland health advice. from a written bid process. Havens same pair from Creed and it wasn’t long before they on trees, says University of Missouri “The amount paid for their services recommends a written contract that he upgraded his. were asking him to make Extension natural resources specialist is more than returned through the specifies items such as payment timing I used a binocular them a “chest pack.” Sarah Havens. increased revenue from the timber and amount, insurance coverage, harness for years to carry Owens started Alaska Just how much money depends in sale,” says Havens. cleanup and restrictions. Price factors them on deer and turkey Guide Creations as a result part on knowledge and planning by the Havens recommends these steps include species, site accessibility, size hunts. They harness and a whole new product landowner, Havens says. before selling: of trees, logging difficulty, marketing worked well but the bino’s category for hunters. At the recent Pixels of Production • Do not make a quick decision. conditions, distance to mill, logging conference for women in agriculture, Educate yourself and make a plan. restrictions and competition. Havens told participants how to • Hire a professional forester. • Insist on a trained logger. The improve profits and forest health. Foresters will give an inventory of the Missouri Forest Products Association Pixels took the place of the annual number and types of trees available for website lists professional timber Tree Pearls of Production hands-on sale as well as the volume, quality and harvesters by county at www.moforest. conference. estimated value of the timber. They org/loggers. Tech Most landowners do not know the may also offer guidance on working • Monitor harvest activities. value of their woodlands, she says. with loggers, marketing the timber and MU Extension publication G5051, Tree Too often, landowners make quick income tax provisions for timber sales. “Selling Timber: What the Landowner decisions on selling and underestimate • Be a good neighbor. Know your Needs to Know,” is available for free Service the true value of their trees. A property lines so that you do not download at extension.missouri.edu/p/ Licensed & Insured professional forester helps guide the infringe on adjacent property. Let G5051. process so that the sale is financially neighboring landowners know that The Missouri Department of and ecologically sound. a logger will be harvesting trees on Conservation has information on forest Insect & Disease Control • Tree Trimming There are two types of professional your land. Establish a safe buffer zone management at mdc.mo.gov/forest. Tree Removal • Stump Grinding foresters: public foresters, such as between properties. Source: Sarah Havens, 573-458- those who work with the Missouri • Choose a logger by negotiation 6252 Department of Conservation and or sealed bid. Foresters consider less Jeremy & Lisa Cobb 816-215-3975 18 - Citizen-Observer Community Thursday, December 10, 2020 CAMERON AL DIR OTION ECTO DEV RY

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This team with Vice President Al Gore, organic pioneer past couple decades. compared to the first seven decades of the 20th approach will give participants access to Eliot Coleman, and prominent names in “There have been only five years since century. expertise across a broad range of organic and the organic movement. The second, which 1998 that were cooler than average,” he says. Not only is there more rain, heavy rain is sustainable farming systems without the need closes out the Growing Stronger Conference, “We’ve also seen a trend of higher nighttime happening more often, leading to more flooding to attend half a dozen conferences. presents action steps individuals and groups temperatures in all four seasons.” and wetter cropland. Missouri has seen a 35% The combined online conference will can take to create a stronger, more socially just Missouri’s five warmest years, in increase in 3-inch daily rain events over the include more than 60 workshops on specific food system. 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“Journalist, Stalker, what’s the difference?” December 10, 2020 1022 S. Chestnut, Cameron, Missouri 64429 Volume 90/ Issue 10 CHS Color Guard completes round one of tryouts Makayla Byrom Winter guard is a com- Covid-19 restrictions, Junior petitive sport that can be in-person competitions taken to compensations aren’t allowed. But even Winter guard is an indoor and watched by many. with these restrictions, performance that has a Judges base the scores off this won’t stop the guard show using flags, swing of how in time the team is, from having a season. flags, faux rifles and sa- uniqueness of the show, In order to participate in bers, the guard will also how well the show was competitions, the guard use random objects, like perceived, how the music will have to record their chairs, and dance to paint lined up with the message performances and share to colors of the music be- of the show, costumes, them with the judges to ing performed. how fast the team was get scored and placed. Tryouts were on Satur- able to place and pick up The team will also have to day, Dec. 5 from 11-1. The equipment and the tarps wear masks while putting tryout process is usually and many more factors. on the show and maintain a small part of the show This sport was intro- a social distance as much the guard will perform. duced to Cameron High as they can. They plan to Photo by Makayla Byrom The clinic helps teach the School three years ago attend three virtual com- Color guard coach Mrs. Eckert goes through the tryout performance with Fresh- routine and how to do it so in the winter of 2018 by petitions and one virtual man Mariah Daw to further help her performance. this years show is 1989’s winter guard members when the participant tries Coaches Jean Eckert and championship this year. slumber party with the mu- have done.” out, they will be able to do Coach Jody Henderson. The first performance is sic “I Wanna Dance With The members of the the show. Returning mem- Catching the attention of on February 27, 2021 Somebody” by Whittney 2020-2021: Senior Carly bers of the guard come many members, they were Coach Eckert hopes to Houston . Eckert says that Carman, Senior Malay- back to help teach the able to perform their first host another tryout on Sat- “This years show will be na Case, Junior Keisha newbies how to do some performances and start urday January 16, 2021 one of the most challeng- Dave, Junior Makayla By- of the stuff and gives the the sport known as winter to hopefully recruit more ing and skillful routines rom and Freshman Mari- new members a chance to guard today. members of the winter that any past three years ah Daw. meet some of the team. However, due to guard team. The theme of FCCLA Spreads Cheer while keeping Cameron safe Abby Linhart least for test. The fee to enter into the FCCLA chapter will Senior the foresee- the contest is 5 canned stop by contestants’ hous- able future. goods, which will be do- es/businesses on Dec. The CHS FCCLA chap- The officers nated to the local food 16th starting at 3PM to ter officers met to discuss brainstormed pantry. Members of the take pictures of the deco- what they could do to help and came up community will decorate rations and pick up canned out the community during with a social- their porches, while busi- goods via porch/contact- the winter season on Nov. ly distanced nesses can decorate the less pickup. Pictures will 11 project to front windows of their then be judged by a panel In previous years, the involve the businesses. Contestants of judges, and the winner chapter has baked Christ- whole com- need to enter by Dec. 11. will be announced on Dec mas cookies for the Vet- munity. They You can enter by 19. The winner of the con- erans Home in Cameron; decided to emailing the FCCLA ad- test will receive a mystery but due to Covid-19, they Photo courtesy of Jody Hendersonhost a porch/ visor Jody Henderson at prize. The flyer for the contest with important details and- infor could no longer contin- mation about the contest hosted by Cameron High School’swindow dec- jhenderson@cameron- ue with that tradition, at FCCLA. orating con- schools.org. Members of Science ends semester with hybrid activities Allison Ashbrook last names L-Z attend on conservation of ecology into natural selec- cup of five worms (rub- Freshman Wednesdays and Fridays. mass. Before semester tion and discussing how ber bands) and a beak (a On the days that the break, the class will learn the carrying capacity of spoon a fork or a spork) In spite of the pandemic, students are virtual, they about chemical reactions. our planet is rapidly being placing the cup was fas- science classes are trying have online assignments She also teaches Zo- reached. Before the end tened to the table and one to be as normal as possi- to complete. The science ology where they are of the semester, the class hand behind their back ble but the hybrid learning teachers are pushing creating field journals will be analyzing their own they had to race the other is making it quite difficult through double time trying for the Phylum Chordata personal role in the health teams to each get a rub- for students, teachers and to get all of the education and class Amphibian. For of our Earthly ecosystem. ber band worm out of their parents. The High School for their students as they that project every student Mrs. Klenk’s biology cup to see which island has been hybrid since can because they only made their own field jour- class has been studying of five birds was the best Sept. 29, and entails that have about two hours a nals with sketches, dia- birds. They have learned at obtaining worms. This learning in person is only week to see their students grams and classifications their first in their assign- project was to emphasize two days a week. Students in person. Mrs. Williams’s within the guidelines of an ment about the birds such the design of the beak with last names A-K are Physical Science class is original journal-style cre- as “Wormeaters and their was important to what the in person Tuesdays and learning about chemical ation. In Biology, they are funny beakes.” Each stu- bird ate. Thursdays, while students equations and the law of beginning to tie population dent group had a paper December 10, 2020 The Tank Volume 90/Issue 10/Page 2 Cheese Galore; FCCLA competes in many cook-offs Jordan Jackman When the students On Thursday, the 2nd grilled cheeses includ- “My favorite thing about Junior came back from Thanks- hour grilled cheeses in- ed “Breakfast Grilled having my classes do this cluded the “Blintz Styled Cheese” a nice breakfast challenge is that students Grilled Cheese” which was flavor with a classic grilled get to come up with their a creamy and sweet burst cheese. The second sand- own creations and how of whipped cream and jam wich was “The Breakfast proud of them they are. I with a pizzaz of cinnamon Grill Cheese” a breakfast love to see what creations and powdered sugar. The sandwich made with all everyone comes up with. second sandwich was the fresh ingredients to make There is always some- “Down South” A spicy and your mouth water. The thing new every year that cheesy grilled cheese with winner between these two no one has ever done be- a Mexican Twist by add- sandwiches was Break- fore. I also love how judg- ing guacamole and chili fast Grilled Cheese. es are able to provide stu- lime salt, and served with The 7th hour grilled dents feedback just like in a spicy sauce. The third cheese sandwiches in- a real cooking show,” Mrs. sandwich was “The JK” a cluded “Tony” a bagel filled Henderson said grilled cheese sandwich with cream cheese and with sourdough bread, mozzarella cheese spread colby jack and pepper Photo by Jody Henderson jake cheese with some Nutrition and Wellness second hour class presents their grilled cheese to the four judges. Their grilled cheese includes: Blitz Styled Grilled Cheese, Down South, The bell peppers and a side JK, and Sunrise Sandwhich. The winner of this round was the Sunrise Sandwhich of ranch. The fourth sand- consisting of swiss and mozzarella cheese, green peppers, and salsa. wich was “Sunrise Sand- wich” a swiss and moz- Cameron High School giving break on Dec. 1-2; zarella cheese on Texas Nutrition and Wellness they went to the kitchen toast, grilled. Filled with teacher Jody Hernder- and prepared one or two egg and green peppers, son had her 5th Annual of their grilled cheese served with a side of sal- Grilled Cheese Challenge creations to test what the sa. The winner of these on Dec. 3-4. This pro- sandwiches would look grilled cheese sandwiches cess began on Nov. 23-24 and taste like. Students was the “Sunrise Sand- when the students found also prepared anything wich”. out about this challenge. that would help them The 7th hour grilled The students made their move faster on the day cheese sandwiches in- own groups and got to- they needed to make their cluded “Toasted Philadel- gether to brainstorm about sandwich for the judges. phia Ciabatta” a mixture what would be a part of They could chop vegeta- of three cheeses, mush- their grilled cheese. The bles, make their sauce, or rooms and bell peppers main requirement was to even add more to either between two slices of cia- Photo by Jody Henderson make grilled cheese for sandwich if they wanted. batta bread toasted in a The 7th hour Nutrition and Wellness class presented their masterpieces: Toasted a Ovo-Lacto Vegetarian. On Dec. 3-4 the students waffle maker to perfection. Philadelphia Ciabatta, Dragon’s Breath, and the Breakfast Grilled Cheese. The win- This type of vegetarian started making their grilled The second sandwich was ner of this round was the Toasted Philadelphia Ciabatta. eats animal products like cheeses as soon as the “Dragon’s Breath” with eggs, milk/dairy, and hon- last bell rang to have them a thick toast, trim que- with bananas and cara- ey. Knowing this, students ready for when the judg- so, and a delighted spice mel drizzled with nutella still had to find a type es would arrive. The 2nd and everything nice. One sauce. The second sand- of protein to add in the hour class the judges were bite will give you a drag- wich was “Mac O Muffin” a The sandwich. As they brain- Chris Henderson, Susan on’s breath. The winner english muffin topped with stormed the students filled Rupert, Tara Fugate, and between these two grilled mac and cheese, mozza- Tank out a paper about what Tonya O’Boyle. The 7th cheese sandwiches was rella and spinach leaves was in their grilled cheese, hour judges were Susan the Toasted Philadelphia and tomato soup. These the name of it, and a de- Rupert, Tara Fugate, and Ciabatta. sandwiches created a tie scription of it. Tonya O’Boyle. On Friday, 2nd hours for the judges. Student Editor CHS Girls’ Basketball keeps winning streak Jaden Miller Athena Anderson Cameron High School seph made Staff girls basketball season. two buzzer Junior Sidney Allen started this season with beaters in the Athena Anderson finding a new opponent first half of the Allison Ashbrook After being on a 3-0 win- for their first game after game allowing Lexa Barfels ning streak the Lady having to reschedule that them to keep Briauna Bennett Dragons basketball team game with Stanberry af- a lead and win Makayla Byrom Tiffany Calloway took on Plattsburg to in- ter Trenton having to can- the game. Candy Gardner crease their winning cel due to the team hav- “I was ner- Jane Gardner streak to 4-0, during that ing to quarantine. After vous for the Joe Gardner game while the opposing the first two wins against hard schedule Jordan Jackman team would keep Ms.Jo- both Stanberry and last with possi- Photo by Athena Anderson Abigail Linhart Olivia Minnick seph from scoring the rest year’s State champions bly having to The CHS Girls Basketball team poses holding up a “dub” sign meaning they won the game. Anna Pontious of the team kept stepping East buchanan. The girls change games and bettering themselves Domonik Walker up such as Sophomore then continued their win- if other teams got quar- and each other, we have a Aurora Welch Braxton Shanks making ning streak this past week antined, but after being good shot at winning dis- 3 three pointers in a row where they won Tuesday 3-0 I feel like we’ve just Advisor tricts or at least making it during the second quarter. December 1st against No- won a championship.” “I to the district champion- Melissa A. Robinson COVID-19 is caus- tre Dame De Sion Storm believe that with the way ship” Ms. Joseph said. ing many changes to the 49-37, Senior Laini Jo- the team keeps improving 22 - Citizen-Observer Classifieds Thursday, December 10, 2020Thursday, December 10, 2020 Classifieds Citizen-Observer - 23 Advertising Deadlines OFFICES FOR ELECTION The City of Osborn, Missouri will hold an Election on Tuesday, the 6th day Classifieds Cameron Shopper Fridays, 9:45 a.m. of April, 2021 to elect the following: Tuesdays, 9:45 a.m. Citizen-Observer Mayor 2 Year Term Index & User’s Guide RUNS: The Cameron Shopper | Citizen-Observer | On the Web Alderman At-Large 2 Year Term Alderman At-Large 2 Year Term Seeds, Feeds, Fertilizers ..... 288 Heating, Air Conditioning ... 393 Building Sites & Lots ...... 551 Hearing Aid Supplies...... 682 Trash Hauling & Clean-Up .. 791 Holiday Items ...... 396 Farms ...... 554 Heating & Air Conditioning .. 685 Tree Pruning, Rem., Spray .. 794 101 Hay, Straw ...... 291 Filing opens December 15, 2020 at 8:00 A.M. and closes January 19, 2021 Public Notices Farmers Wants ...... 294 Household Goods ...... 399 Small Acreages ...... 557 Home Repair ...... 686 Trenching ...... 795 Farmers Services ...... 297 Jewelry ...... 402 Income Property ...... 560 Horseshoeing ...... 687 TV/VCR Repair ...... 797 at 5:00 P.M. Public Notices ...... 101 Farm Miscellaneous ...... 299 Lawn Mowers ...... 405 Commercial Property ...... 563 Insulation, Siding ...... 688 Typing - Resumes ...... 800 301-350 Lawn Supplies ...... 408 Houses for Sale ...... 566 Insurance Services ...... 692 Upholstery, Carpet, Drapes 803 File with Jody Barlow, City Clerk at City Hall in Osborn, MO. If you have any 201-250 Medical Supplies ...... 411 Wanted, Real Estate ...... 569 Interior Decorating ...... 695 Vacuum Sales, Repairs ...... 809 Announcements Employment Miscellaneous ...... 414 Mobile Homes ...... 573 Internet/Computer Serv...... 698 Waterproofing ...... 812 questions please call (816) 675-2239. Employment Services ...... 301 Musical Instruments ...... 417 Mobile Home Sites ...... 575 Laundry, Dry Cleaning ...... 701 Cemeteries ...... 201 Job Information ...... 304 Office Supplies ...... 420 Lawn & Garden Care ...... 704 826-850 Monuments, Funerals ...... 204 Temporary ...... 307 Snow Equipment ...... 423 601-825 Lawn Mowers, Sm. Eng...... 707 Recreation In Memoriam ...... 207 Help Wanted ...... 310 Sporting Goods ...... 426 Special Services Leather Cleaning, Repair .... 710 Card of Thanks ...... 210 Sales Help Wanted ...... 313 Tools ...... 429 Legal Services ...... 711 Personal Watercraft ...... 826 Notice of Filing Dates for April 6, 2021 Election Special Notices ...... 213 Situations Wanted ...... 316 Wanted to Buy ...... 432 Adoption Services ...... 601 Masonry & Concrete ...... 713 Boats, Marine Supplies ...... 829 In compliance with RSMO 115.127.5 notice is hereby given: Tickets ...... 216 Positions Wanted ...... 319 Wearing Apparel ...... 435 Air & Duct Cleaning ...... 607 Meat Processing ...... 714 Campers & Trailers ...... 832 Amusements, Events ...... 222 Childcare ...... 322 Air Services ...... 610 Miscellaneous Services ...... 716 Airplanes ...... 835 Declarations of candidacy for the positions of Board Member Vacations, Resorts ...... 225 Care for Elderly ...... 325 451-475 Alterations & Sewing ...... 616 Moving ...... 719 Recreational Vehicles ...... 837 of Subdistrict #4 and Subdistrict #5 of Public Water Supply Schools-Instruction ...... 228 Employment Opportunities 328 Financial Antiques & Restorations ..... 619 Music Instruction ...... 721 Miscellaneous ...... 838 Lost Items/Pets ...... 231 Miscellaneous ...... 331 Appliance Repair ...... 622 Novelties & Spec. Gifts ...... 725 851-900 District #3 of Clinton County, Missouri may file at the office Found Items/Pets ...... 234 Business Opportunities ...... 451 Auctioneers ...... 623 Nursing, Rest Homes ...... 728 Miscellaneous ...... 237 351-450 Money to Loan ...... 454 Beauty & Barber Shops ...... 628 Odd Jobs ...... 731 Automotive of the District at 1209 Ashland Dr, Cameron, MO 64429. Merchandise Miscellaneous ...... 455 Bicycle, Motorcycle Repair . 631 Office Equipment ...... 734 Auto Parts ...... 851 Commencing at 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Monday through Friday, 251-275 Bookkeeping, Taxes ...... 634 Painting & Papering ...... 737 Auto Services ...... 854 Pets & Supplies Antiques ...... 351 501-550 Carpentry & Remodeling .... 637 Pest Control ...... 743 Classic - Antique ...... 857 beginning on the 15th day of December 2020 and ending on Appliances ...... 352 Rentals Catering/Food Services ...... 640 Pet Services ...... 746 Cars - Domestic ...... 863 the 19th day of January 2021. The District office will be closed Small Animals ...... 251 Auctions ...... 354 Childcare & Services ...... 643 Photography ...... 749 Cars - Import ...... 866 Dogs ...... 252 Bicycles ...... 357 Apartment, Furnished ...... 501 Cleaning - Comm/Home ...... 646 Piano Tuning & Repair ...... 752 Motorcycles ...... 869 for holidays. Cats ...... 253 Building Materials ...... 360 Apartments, Unfurnished ... 504 Clocks, Watches, Jewelry ... 649 Plumbing, Sewer Service .... 755 Vans, Equipment ...... 872 Registered Pets ...... 254 Business Equipment ...... 363 Duplexes ...... 507 Computer Services ...... 651 Printing Services ...... 758 Trucks ...... 875 Mary Jane Frazier, Clerk Miscellaneous Pets ...... 257 Collectibles ...... 366 Mobile Homes ...... 510 Courier/Delivery Service ...... 652 Rental Services ...... 761 Sports Utility Vehicle ...... 876 Grooming & Supplies ...... 260 Computers ...... 369 Houses ...... 513 Elderly Services ...... 654 Roofing ...... 764 Farm Trucks ...... 878 Public Water Supply District #3 Kennels/Pet Sitters ...... 263 Construction Equipment ..... 372 Want to Rent ...... 516 Electrical Services ...... 655 Saddle & Tack ...... 767 Motor Homes ...... 881 Horses & Ponies ...... 266 Electronics ...... 375 Roommates ...... 519 Entertainment Services ...... 658 Sewing Machine Repair ...... 768 Trailers, 5th Wheels ...... 884 of Clinton County, MO Firearms ...... 378 Sleeping Rooms ...... 522 Excavating Services ...... 661 Shoe Repair ...... 770 Campers, Shells ...... 889 276-300 Flooring, Carpet ...... 380 Office Space ...... 525 Fencing ...... 664 Snow Removal ...... 773 Miscellaneous ...... 894 Farmers Market Flowers, Plants, Trees ...... 381 Business Property ...... 528 Financial Services ...... 667 Storage ...... 776 Wanted to Buy ...... 899 Fuel, Oil, Coal, Wood ...... 384 Farms & Farmland ...... 531 Firearm Repair ...... 670 Swimming Pools, Spas ...... 779 Farm Equipment ...... 276 Flooring, Carpet Install ...... 671 Taxidermy ...... 781 Furnaces, Heating Stoves ... 387 551-600 Farm Supplies ...... 279 Furniture ...... 388 Furniture Repair ...... 673 Tattoos ...... 782 Only NOTICE OF CITY ELECTION Livestock ...... 282 Garage Sales ...... 389 Real Estate Health & Fitness ...... 676 Taxi Services ...... 785 CITY OF CAMERON Poultry & Supplies ...... 285 Good Things to Eat ...... 390 Health Care ...... 679 Therapy ...... 788 $ .25 A RUN 11 The General Election for Councilmembers of the City of Place an ad… Ad Payment: We accept cash, Busy? Take advantage after 5 p.m. & on Cameron, Missouri, will be held on Tuesday, April 6, 2021. By Phone: 816-632-6543 weekends & email us. checks, and credit cards. When By Fax: 816-632-4508 paying by phone, please have credit Candidate filings open Tuesday, December 15, 2020 at 8:00 card ready. When faxing your ad, a.m. The deadline for filing for Council is Tuesday, January By Email: include your credit card number. 19, 2021 at 5:00 p.m. By Mail: [email protected] We’ll call back for confirmation. General requirements of a candidate for council are: at Classified Adv. On Line: Payment is needed before ad will run. least twenty-one years of age prior to taking office; a citizen of P. O. Box 498 www.mycameronnews.com the United States; and, an inhabitant of the City of Cameron Cameron, MO 64429 for at least one year next preceding the election. The terms of Darlene Breckenridge and Becky Curtis expire. AA MEETINGS: BE WISE! IM­MUN­IZE! Declaration of Candidacy must be filed in the Office of the City Clerk, City Hall, 205 North Main, Cameron, Missouri PUBLIC ATTENTION Lathrop First Christian Church Mea­sles & Whoop­ing cough Mondays 7pm. Non-smoking. are on the rise! Protect­ your 64429 during normal business hours. Candidates will be CLASSIFIED NOTICES Call 816-528-3130 or child NOW! Im­mun­i­za­tions allowed admittance to City Hall if the lobby is still closed at CUSTOMERS 816-586-3361. (TFN) and well child checkups­ that time. For questions or additional information, contact WE NOW REQUIRE City Clerk Shellie J. Blades at 816-632-2177. AA OF GALLATIN Open be­gin at birth. Regu­ ­lar clinics­ PAYMENT ON ADS Meeting Wed. Nights, 7-8 month­ly in Cam­er­on,Plat­tsburg Shellie J. Blades ANNOUNCEMENTS BEFORE THEY CAN p.m.,1207 S Clay, 7th Day & Lathrop.­ Call Clinton­ Coun­ City Clerk RUN. WE ACCEPT Advent Church. Call Richard ty Health Depart­ ­ment now VISA, MC OR O. 660-605-0339 (TFN) 816-539-2144. EOE. (TFN) DISCOVER A WORK IN PROGRESS CAM­ER­ON CROSS­ROADS HUNTINGTON’S DISEASE LIFE GOT YOU DOWN? CALL 816-632-6543 Support Group for any type AA GROUP: The Old School Do you know someone Attend recovering your life of Addiction. Every Tuesday Rm 6, 116 W 4th St, Camer­ ­on. with Huntington’s Disease? group. Second and Fourth at 7 p.m. at Friends in Christ Mon. Wed. Fri. & Sat. 12pm; Northwest Missouri has a Wednesdays of the month from 213 - Special Notice Church, 402 N Main St, Tues. & Thurs. 7pm; Sun. support group that meets the 4:30 pm to 6:00 pm beginning Gallatin. (TFN) 5pm. Open meetings­ Wed. 2nd Monday of each month Dec. 11th. For More Info: Call & last Sun. of every­ month at Liberty Hospital (entrance 816-284-3917 (TFN) with potluck at 4pm. Contact­ next to dialysis clinic) at 7 p.m. NARC­OT­ICS (Public Notice of Filing) Bill 816-632-1896 or Gary & You are not alone. Call Becky ANON­Y­MOUS: Kathie 816-288-0711 (TFN) SCHOOL BOARD ELECTIONS at 816-592-0950 questions. Sundays @ 6:30pm (TFN) 116 W. 4th St., Camer­ ­on. Meeting room, main floor, The Osborn R-0 School District encourages qualified persons interested in running for a position on the School Old School. 800-561-2250 Board to file to be a candidate in the April 6, 2021, election. Interested persons may file at the superintendent’s office located at 275 Clinton Avenue, Osborn, MO 64474. UKC ANA help line. (TFN) PREG­NANT? Filing will begin on December 15, 2020, at 8:00 am and will continue during the district’s regular business BREAST FEED­ING? hours, which are Tuesday through Friday from 8:00 am to 4:00 pm. Except for the first and last day of filing, Have a child un­der 5? filing will not occur on days that the school district’s central offices are closed due to inclement weather You need WIC! Receive­ PUBLIC NOTICE or health-related reasons. Filing will also not occur on the following holidays and breaks when the school vouch­ers for for­mu­la, district’s central offices are closed: December 23, 2020, through January 3, 2021. Filing will end on January Filings for the April 6, 2021 General Municipal Election for the following milk, cheese, and more. 19, 2021, at 5:00 pm. Candidates must wear a mask and follow the district health guidelines. entities will begin December 15th, 2020. Reg­u­lar clinics­ month­ly. Two candidates will be elected to serve as members for a three (3) year term. Candidates must be citizens of • MUNICIPALITIES Call Cald­well Coun­ty Health the United States, resident taxpayers of the district, who have resided in Missouri for one year preceding their • SCHOOL BOARDS De­pt. 816-586-2311 Or election or appointment, and be at least twenty-four years of age. Upon election, each director is required to • AMBULANCE BOARDS Clinton County Health Dept. complete 16 hours of approved board orientation and training within one year of the date of election. • FIRE DISTRICTS 816-539-2144. EOE. (TFN) • TOWNSHIPS FILING REQUIREMENTS: Pursuant to 115.342, RSMO, each person that files for an elected position will need to complete form 5120 and return it to the Missouri Department of Revenue. This form states: “That under The last day for candidate filing for the April 6, 2021 General Municipal PETS & penalties of perjury that candidate is not currently aware of any delinquency in the filing or payment of Election is January 19th, 2021 at 5 p.m. any state income taxes, personal property taxes, municipal taxes, or real property taxes on the place of SUPPLIES residence, as stated on their declaration of candidacy, or that he/she is not a past or present corporate NOTE: The entities cannot take filings before the first day of candidate filing or after the last day of candidate filings. officer of any fee office that owes any taxes to the state, other than those taxes which may be in dispute.” 252 - Dogs This form must be notarized and a copy returned to the election official. Failure to comply may disqualify you from the ballot. Upon request by the Department of Revenue, the candidate shall provide a copy of tax These positions are NOT filed for in the Clerk’s office. You will need to HEALER PUPS: 12 weeks old, receipts for the candidate’s personal property, municipal, and real property taxes, and any other information contact those entities if you wish to file for a position that is up for re- necessary to demonstrate compliance with 115.342, RSMO. election. If you areuncertain on whom to contact or who has positions Red & Blue cross, 1st round up for re-election you can contact my office and we will be glad to assist shots, $60. Call 816-632-9823 If you have any question please contact Jana Gibson, Secretary, Board of Education (816) 675-2217. you. (12/17)

The last day to register to vote for the April 6, 2021 election is March 260 - Grooming Submitted by: Jana Gibson 10, 2021. & Supplies Secretary, Board of Education Melissa Meek Approved: November 19, 2020 DeKalb County Clerk Osborn R-0 Board of Education 816 449 5402 ext 4 22 - Citizen-Observer Classifieds Thursday, December 10, 2020Thursday, December 10, 2020 Classifieds Citizen-Observer - 23

OFFICES FOR ELECTION Administrator Daviess County Health THE RetiRement Community The City of Osborn, Missouri will hold an Election on Tuesday, the 6th day Department (DCHD) of April, 2021 to elect the following: DCHD is seeking qualified applicants for the Cameron Village Administrator position. This position answers directly Mayor 2 Year Term Independent Senior to the Board of Directors and manages the daily Alderman At-Large 2 Year Term Apartments & Alderman At-Large 2 Year Term operations of the department. Qualifications include Residential Care leadership, budgetary and financial management skills, Villa FAMILY COMMUNITY Filing opens December 15, 2020 at 8:00 A.M. and closes January 19, 2021 Needing LPN/RN - Night Supervisor working with contracts and must possess excellent at 5:00 P.M. written and computer skills. Registered Nurse with a Please come by and pick up an Bachelor’s degree is preferred and/or administrative Handicapped, 2 & 3 bedroom File with Jody Barlow, City Clerk at City Hall in Osborn, MO. If you have any experience and public health experience will be apartments available at Cameron questions please call (816) 675-2239. application. 2 BEDROOM considered. The right person will be trained by current Villa Apartments. To qualify income Call and visit with Chris, Jason, administrator. Salary is commensurate with experience. mustSTARTING exceed $1600.00 AT per$531 month Connie or Teresa. This is a full time position with full benefits after 60 and also pass a background and days, which offers health and life insurance, paid credit check. 816.632.7611 • Toll Free: 888.209.0294 holiday, vacation and sick time, and Lager’s retirement 320 East Little Brick Road • Cameron after 6 months. Resumes accepted through December 11, 2020. You may send resumes to Daviess County 816.632.7555 Health Department 609A South Main Street, Gallatin MO 64640 or email to 803 Northland Drive GRAND PAWS PET 310 - Help Wanted [email protected]. Cameron, Missouri 64429 BOARD­ING & SA­LON For questions you may call 816-632-9429 CLINTON County Board of 660-663-2414. or 816-449-3917. Services is currently looking All information subject to change without notice. Certain income State Li­censed, for caring, mature individuals restrictions apply. This institution is an equal opportunity employer. Climate Con­trolled. If you wish to file a Civil Rights program complaint of discrimination, complete the USDA Program Discrimination Complaint Form, to work with developmentally found online at https://www.ascr.usda.gov/filing-program-discrimination-complaint-usda-customer, or at any USDA office or (TFN) call 866.632.9992 to request the form. You may also write a letter containing all of the information requested in the form. Send disabled in the Cameron your completed complaint form or letter to us by mail at U.S. Department of Agriculture, Director, Office of Adjudication, 1400 area. Must have Diploma PRE-CAST CONCRETE Independence Avenue, S.W., Washington, D.C. 20250-9410, by fax 202.690.7442 or email at [email protected]. or GED and current drivers Cellars & septic tanks, FARMERS license. Experience preferred. feed bunks, bumper RENTALS blocks & steps. Call Great pay!! Must be able to 504 - Apartments 816-238-6650 (TFN) 1-3 BR’S AVAILABLE­ MARKET pass Background check. All Houses/Duplexes/Apts BEAUTIFUL New 1 BR, 1 Quality units & pricing NOTICE OF CITY ELECTION shifts available with other future opportunities. Also 432 - Wanted To Buy Bath apt., all electric. Housing 816-558-2068 (EOW) CITY OF CAMERON Willow Brook Apt seeking PRN staff. For more & Section 8 accepted. $560/ Oram Seed Company, LLC SILVER AND GOLD COINS 1 Bdrm. • 2 Bdrms. • Studios information, please contact our mo. Call 816-695-9383. (TFN) Gilman City, MO 64642 Dental gold, gold mountings, • Free Cable & Trash Pickup The General Election for Councilmembers of the City of office between 8am and 4pm at Heath Oram, Salesman sterling silver, old watches & Duplexes • Houses 507 - Duplexes REAL ESTATE Cameron, Missouri, will be held on Tuesday, April 6, 2021. 816-632-3773 or stop by at 311 660-425-0822 diamonds. Highest cash price • Storage Units Candidate filings open Tuesday, December 15, 2020 at 8:00 W Grand, Cameron. (TFN) 2 BR, 1 BA Duplex, clean, quiet paid. Junior Sandy 816-390- 632-4663 a.m. The deadline for filing for Council is Tuesday, January neighborhood, no large dogs, 19, 2021 at 5:00 p.m. HELP WANT­ED: 2027 (TFN) “Publisher’s notice: All real 1st, last plus deposit. $525/mo. estate advertised herein is General requirements of a candidate for council are: at Jokers­ Wild Truck Wash Call 816-665-6462. (12/10) 816-724-4231. (TFN) subject to the Federal Fair least twenty-one years of age prior to taking office; a citizen of Housing Act, which makes the United States; and, an inhabitant of the City of Cameron 510 - Mobile Homes it illegal to advertise any for at least one year next preceding the election. preference, limitation, or The terms of Darlene Breckenridge and Becky Curtis expire. discrimination because 2+ BR, all electric, fridge, Declaration of Candidacy must be filed in the Office of MERCHANDISE of race, color, religion, stove, W/D hookup, free the City Clerk, City Hall, 205 North Main, Cameron, Missouri sex, handicap, familial dumpster service; close 64429 during normal business hours. Candidates will be 103 Avenue D status, or national origin, to Cameron & Maysville. or intention to make any allowed admittance to City Hall if the lobby is still closed at West Point, IA 52656 404 - Landscaping $305/mo. To see call Larry such preference, limitation, that time. For questions or additional information, contact www.merschmanseeds.com at 417-393-6990. (12/10) or discrimination. We will City Clerk Shellie J. Blades at 816-632-2177. “Your friend in the field” GRAVEL, Sand, Top Soil, not knowingly accept any Mulch, River Rock, Boulders. advertising for real estate Shellie J. Blades Liberty Link Soybeans Turney Mini Quarry. 816-248- MOBILE home for rent or sale. which is in violation of the City Clerk 2523 (TFN) Owner financing available. law. All persons are hereby Senior discount. Grand Park, informed that all dwellings 414 - Miscellaneous Items Cameron. Call 816-392-0327 advertised are available on 291 - Hay, Straw or 816-632-6361 (TFN) an equal opportunity basis.” (TFN) FAST CASH. Wanted guns, HAY For Sale: Big Bales gold, silver, etc. Largest gun Rock­wood Vil­lage Mixed Grasses, 150 available, selection in the area. Trades New lower rental rates 5x5.5, $35 each. 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